TOWN OF GOULDSBORO ANNUAL REPORT

PHOTO COURTESY OF BETH PARKS

2017

IN MEMORIAM

B. Allan Benson B. Allan Benson died unexpectedly on December 23, 2017 at his home in Prospect Harbor. He is survived by his wife Nancy J. Hill and their son Anders W. Benson. Allan was a tireless public servant as he pursued federal labor law with the NLRB, and attained the position of Deputy Assistant

General Council in Washington, D.C. In 2003, he was chosen from a small group of career Senior Executives with exceptional long-term accomplishments as a Presidential Rank Award winner. This award recognizes strong leaders from throughout the federal government who achieve results and consistently demonstrate strength, integrity, and a relentless commitment to excellence in public service. At the time of his retirement from NLRB he was the Regional Director in the Denver, Colorado office. Allan enjoyed tutoring students, traveling, creating pottery, skiing, tennis, and gathering with friends and family. In his retirement in Maine, Allan became a dedicated community member. He participated in and led volunteer projects for the Monteux School and Music Festival in Hancock. He was a coordinator of volunteers and a board member at the Dorcas Library here in Prospect Harbor and he gave clear and enthusiastic focus to the newly created Gouldsboro Town Park centered in Prospect Harbor. Allan designed the pavilion that was built on land purchased by monies bequeathed to the Town by Jeremy Strater. Thoughtfully, he integrated Jeremy’s spirit of community. Allan’s passion for the project was infectious as he helped involve talent and energy of many skilled community members. His integrity, altruism, and love of people were widely appreciated. His joyful presence, sense of humor, and optimism will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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IN MEMORIAM

Walter “CRABBY” Crabtree Walter P. Crabtree, 60, passed away after a short illness November 25, 2017. He was a proud graduate of Sumner Memorial High School and the University of Maine at Machias. After graduation, Walter dedicated his life to using his talents, abilities, and skills to help others succeed. Over the years, Walter filled a number of roles

as he touched literally thousands of lives; teacher, coach, referee, mentor, colleague, and a friend. As an educator, Walter spent the majority of his career at the school. He served as a Title 1 teacher, JMG specialist, Social Studies teacher, and most recently a teacher in the Pathways program. Walter’s commitment to students extended to athletics; he coached basketball and baseball for many years, officiated a variety of sports at both the high school and elementary levels. That is what made “Crabby” special; he saw everyone at Sumner Memorial as family. He truly believed in his students and the people he worked with, built relationships with them, and brought out the best in them. In the classroom or on the court, “Crabby” encouraged and inspired all the young people with whom he worked over the years to achieve their highest potential and succeed. He was a role model for both his students and his peers. His wisdom, common sense, kindness, compassion, and humor will be greatly missed especially by his daughters Paige and Whytne.

MARJORIE HOLT

Marjorie and her husband Wally built their house on Grand Marsh Bay Road in the early 1970’s. They moved here permanently in the 90’s and quickly became interested in town affairs. Marj was active with the Recycling Committee and creation and circulation of our town

newsletter, which spent many hours on the committee. She was very helpful with state, federal and local elections as a warden, check in clerk and vote counter. In her early years here she was active in several plays at Hammond Hall in Winter Harbor. She read very broadly and always shared the best books.

Her wonderful smile and great sense of humor is greatly missed as she always had a good story to tell.

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TOWN OF GOULDSBORO

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE

MUNICIPAL OFFICERS 2017

FISCAL REPORT & AUDIT FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT FOR JUNE 12 & 13, 2018

Brianna L. Mitchell

ABATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS (tax collector’s report) 10 ACADIA NATIONAL PARK ADVISORY COMMISION REPORT 35-36 ACADIAN COMMUNITY WOMAN’S CLUB REPORT 40 APPOINTED OFFICIALS 2 ARTICLES TO CONTINUE UNTIL REVOKED 63-64 ASSESSOR’S REPORT 9 AUDITOR’S REPORT 52-60 CEMETARY MASTER DATA BASE 41-44 CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT 14 DORCAS LIBRARY REPORT 25 FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT 21 HARDY’S HOUSE / HARDY’S FRIENDS 26 HISTORICAL SOCIETY REPORT 23 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 6 MODERATOR RULES 61-62 NOTES (Blank page) 65 OUTSTANDING PROPERTY TAXES 12 PENINSULA SCHOOL REPORT 28-30 PLANNING BOARD REPORT 15 POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT 20 RESERVE ACCOUNT REPORT 13 ROAD COMMISSIONER REPORT 15 RSU 24 REPORT 32 SCHOODIC COMMUNITY FUND REPORT 37-38 SCHOODIC INSTITUTE 39-40 SCHOODIC SCENIC BYWAY REPORT 33-34 SELECT BOARD REPORT 3 SHELLFISH COMMITTEE REPORT 19 SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE REPORT 16-18 SUMNER MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL REPORT 31 TAX YEAR RATES 11 THIRD PARTY REQUESTS 27 TOWN CLERK REPORT 5 TOWN MANAGER REPORT 4 TOWN OFFICIALS AND BOARDS 1 TOWN SERVICES / THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW 24 MESSAGE FROM GOVENOR PAUL LEPAGE 45 MESSAGE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD MALABY 47 MESSAGE FROM STATE SENATOR JOYCE MAKER 48 MESSAGE FROM US REPRESENTATIVE BRUCE POLIQUIN 49-50 MESSAGE FROM U.S. SENATOR ANGUS KING 51 MESSAGE FROM U.S. SENATOR SUSAN COLLINS 46 VETERAN’S COMMITTEE REPORT 22 VITALS (BIRTH / MARRIAGES / DEATHS) 7-8 WARRANT DRAFT / BUDGET SUMMARY Colored pages

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TOWN OFFICIALS AND BOARDS

All elected terms of office expire as of the Town Meeting in the year stated.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

SELECTMEN

Dana Rice, Chair Term Expires 2020 Ernest West Term Expires 2019 Glenn Grant Term Expires 2019 William Thayer Term Expires 2018 Roger Bowen Term Expires 2018

BUDGET COMMITTEE

Dwight Rodgers, Chair Term Expires 2019 Fred Cook Term Expires 2019 Dave Seward Term Expires 2019 Janet Michaud Term Expires 2018 Ken Bahm Term Expires 2018 Raymond Jones Term Expires 2018 Mary-Ann Higgins Term Expires 2017 Jay Bricker Term Expires 2017

Alternates: Mel Jackson, Amy Davis, Deb Bisson

PLANNING BOARD

Raymond Jones, Chair Term Expires 2019 Fred Cook Term Expires 2019 Paul Stewart Term Expires 2019 Ken Bahm Term Expires 2017 Jeffrey Grant Term Expires 2017

Alternates: Ken Thibault, Bonnie Kane

RSU REPRESENTATIVE

Alison Johnson Term Expires 2018

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ASSESSOR Gary Geaghan

Cindy Lowe, Assistant

BOARD OF APPEALS Barbara Bateman

Dale Church Mike Hall

Kate McCloud Jon Young

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

Roger Dean Robert Youtt

Mert Chipman Melvin Jackson

CIVIL EMERGENCY

PREPAREDNESS DIRECTOR Peter McKenzie

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Rebecca Albright

E-911 COORDINATOR James Watson

EMERGENCY PLAN

COORDINATOR Peter McKenzie

EMS SERVICES

Tatum McLean, Director Ken McCartney, Assistant

FIRE DEPARTMENT Tatum McLean, Chief

Larry Young, Assistant

HANCOCK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

Raymond Jones

HARBOR COMMITTEE John Chipman, Sr.

Jason Follette Frank Hammond

Christopher Urquhart Pat Weaver

Amos Kelley, Alternate

APPOINTED OFFICIALS

HARBOR MASTER Dana Rice

Michael Hunt, Deputy

HEALTH OFFICER Tatum McLean

PLUMBING INSPECTOR

Rebecca Albright

POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief, Tyler Dunbar

Colt Bernhardt, Officer Eli Brown, Part Time Office

Michael Boucher, Part Time Officer John Shively, Full Time Officer

RECREATION COMMITTEE

Cheyenne Bernier Alison Bunch

Anne Polk

REGISTRAR OF VOTERS Bryan Kaenrath, Deputy – 3/9/17

Cheri Robinson, Registrar–10/27/17 Sherri Cox – 3/12-18 to present

Deana Workman – Deputy 3/12/18

ROAD COMMITTEE Roger Dean

James Watson Bob Harmon

Richard Snyder

ROAD COMMISSIONER James Watson

SHELLFISH WARDEN

Michael Pinkham Glen Jordan, Assistant

SHELLFISH COMMITTEE

Donald Bishop P.J. Presnell

David Deniger

SCHOODIC BYWAY COMMITTEE Barbara Bowen

Dick Fisher

SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE Raymond Jones, Chair

Mary-Ann Higgins Jerry Kron

Annetje Meyer Janet Michaud

Rebecca O’Keefe Patrick Weaver David Wilcock

VETERAN’S COMMITTEE

Larry Peterson Barbara Bianchi

Paul Bianchi Michael Levin Mark Sobczak

Ernie West Rosemary West Charles Flaherty Barbara Flaherty

Warren Blair Susan Pennel-Levin

TOWN MANAGER, TREASURER, OVERSEER OF THE POOR, TAX

COLLECTOR, EXCISE TAX COLLECTOR

Bryan Kaenrath (through 3/9/18) Sherri Cox (3/12/18 – Present)

DEPUTY CLERKS & DEPUTY TAX

COLLECTORS Sherri Cox

Michelle Leighton Suzanne Mclean Brianna Mitchell

Cheri Robinson (thru 10/27/17) Deana Workman

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN

We are pleased to offer you the 2017 annual Town Report. This entire report was complied, printed, and bound by our amazing town office staff. We would like to take this time to welcome our new staff: deputy clerks, Brianna Mitchell and Sue McLean, our newest Office Manager Deana Workman, and our new Town Manger, Sherri Cox. The Town of Gouldsboro’s finances remain strong as seen in the attached audit. The budget committee and the board of selectmen strive to maintain our relatively low mil rate from year to year by keeping a close eye on departmental budgets and streamlining wherever possible. As you know a large portion of budget continues to be our commitment to RSU24 and is largely out of our hands. With this being said we expect only a small increase in our mil rate. We would like to take this time to thank the members of the Gouldsboro Town Park Committee. This summer we will see the project nearly completed and become a beautiful addition to our town. The MDOT is nearing completion of their sidewalk project between the Peninsula School and Dorcas Library with an expected finish date of June 22nd. We will also be starting a much need project at the Prospect Harbor Women’s Club that will include removal of the last portion of the old steeple and fireproofing the furnace room for insurance purposes so we can continue providing a safe space for the residents to use and enjoy. In closing, it is a privilege to serve as members of your Board of Selectmen. We do our best each year to represent all of our citizen’s interests and keep Gouldsboro the place we all call home.

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TOWN MANAGER

I’m very excited about being selected as your town manager in March 2018. I appreciate all the people that have taken time from their busy schedules to welcome me. There have been many challenges facing me for the first few months, but I’m working through them and look forward for what is to come. The town office has seen a considerable turnover in the last few years. We are now fully staffed: Brianna Mitchell and Sue McLean are the Deputy Clerks greeting you at the counter, and Deana Workman stepped up to the Office Manager position when I took this job, and Cindy Lowe is now back to her job as assistant to the assessor, but helps us out whenever needed. I’ve had wonderful comments

from citizens about the happy atmosphere we’re creating. We are currently working on organizing and streamlining some things that have been long overlooked because of the lack of staff.

The new town park is starting to take shape. This summer will see the addition of stonework, plantings, signage and much more. The sidewalk project between the school and the library is slated to be finished in June and will tie in beautifully with the new park. It would be wonderful to see residents taking advantage of this amazing space provided to us by one of our own. I personally think it will make a great spot for a bag lunch away from the office. Please join me!

I truly feel privileged to be allowed to work with such an amazing and talented group of employees and volunteers. I’d like to extend a special thank you to the Board of Selectmen for putting so much faith in me. I want everyone to know I’m only a phone call away and my door is always open. I value both positive and negative feedback and think it makes our community stronger when everyone feels heard and appreciated.

Sherri L. Cox, Town Manager

What should young people do with their lives today? Many things obviously, but the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured.

~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

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TOWN CLERK 2017 Annual Statistics

Licenses Issued 2014 2015 2016 2017

Motor Vehicle 2366 2434 2422 2296

Boats 351 358 371 390

Snowmobile & ATV’s 225 161 197 227

Hunting & Fishing 361 312 327 294

Dogs 469 364 410 369

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER JULY 1ST SHELLFISH LICENSES AVAILABLE AUGUST PROPERTY TAX BILLS MAILED OCTOBER 15TH DOG LICENSES GO ON SALE OCTOBER 31ST FIRST PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT DUE DECEMBER 31ST DOG LICENSES DUE DECEMBER 31ST BOAT REGISTRATIONS EXPIRE (STATE AND DOCUMENTED) FEBRUARY 1ST LATE FEES CHARGED FOR UNREGISTERED DOGS ($25.00) FEBRUARY 28TH TRAILER REGISTRATIONS EXPIRE (OVER 2,000 LBS) MARCH MOTORCYCLE REGISTRATIONS DUE MARCH 31ST SECOND PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT DUE APRIL 15TH TRANSFER STATION STICKERS GO ON SALE APRIL 30TH TRANSFER STATION PRIOR YEAR STICKERS EXPIRE JUNE 30TH ATV & SNOWMOBILE REGISTRATIONS EXPIRE DOG REGISTRATION You may register your dog at the Town Office or online. Dogs must be registered by December 31st each year. You need your dog’s latest rabies certificate and spay/neuter certificate if applicable. The cost is $11.00, or $6.00 for spayed/neutered dogs. Dogs may be re-registered online at https://www1.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/dog_license/index.pl. VEHICLE REGISTRATION To re-register a vehicle: bring current proof of insurance and current mileage. Vehicles may be re-registered online at http://maine.gov/online/bmv/rapid-renewal/. For a NEWELY PURCHASED vehicle registration: bring current proof of insurance, current mileage, bill of sale that includes VIN and date of Sale (dealer sales will include sales tax paid), and previous title if the vehicle is 1995 or newer. *FYI- Your excise tax is based on the Manufacturer’s suggested retail price at the time the vehicle was new, not what you paid for it. This is a Maine State Law. *On a private sale of any vehicle, you are required by State law to pay sales tax at the time of the registration. ATV / BOATS / SNOWMOBILES -To register a snowmobile or an ATV: bring bill of sale that includes the VIN/serial number. -To register a boat: bring bill of sale that includes the VIN/serial number, horsepower, length of boat, year made and whether it is salt or fresh water. Having the old registration is helpful. *On a private sale of any vehicle, you are required by State law to pay sales tax at the time of registration. Boats can be registered online!

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION TOWN OFFICE HOURS Monday & Wednesday: 8AM – 4PM; Tuesday & Thursday: 8AM – 5PM; Friday: 8AM – 1PM The Town Office will be closed on the following Holidays: New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Patriot’s Day Thanksgiving Day Memorial Day Day after Thanksgiving Independence Day Christmas Day IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Maine State Police 1-800-432-7381 Hancock County Sherriff (207) 667-7575 Gouldsboro Clinic (207) 963-4066 Ambulance & Emergency Services 911 Town Office (207)963-5589 FAX: (207)963-2986 Peninsula School (207)963-2003 Community Center (207)963-7582 Burning Permits (207)963-5589 Town Office Email town.office@gouldsborotown.com Town Manager Email town.manager@gouldsborotown.com Newsletter Email news.letter@gouldsborotown.com Website www.gouldsborotown.com TOWN OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 68, Prospect Harbor, ME. 04669 TO REPORT A FIRE OR MEDICAL EMERICANCY: CALL 911 Give your name, location, 911 street address and type of emergency. If we cannot locate you, we cannot help you. If possible, station someone by the road to assist emergency personnel in finding you. Your assistance with this request will result in a quicker response to your emergency. POLICE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY – CALL 911 During normal business hours, for non-emergencies, call (207)667-8866. To leave an anonymous tip dial: (207)667-1401. DAYS TO REMEMBER: BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING ALTERNATE THURSDAYS, TOWN OFFICE, 5:00PM PLANNING BOARD MEETING FIRST & THIRD TUESDAYS, TOWN OFFICE, 6:00PM SHELLFISH COMMITTEE MEETING SECOND WEDNESDAY, TOWN OFFICE, 6:00PM HARBOR COMMITTEE MEETING THIRD WEDNESDAY, TOWN OFFICE, 6:00PM ROAD COMMITTEE MEETING LAST TUESDAY, ROUTE 1 DOT SITE, 6:00PM GARBAGE PICK-UP EVERY THURSDAY (PLEASE HAVE OUT BY 7AM) RECYCLING PICK-UP EVERY WEDNESDAY (PLEASE HAVE OUT BY 7AM) *Garbage and Recycling are always picked up on the scheduled day even if it falls on a holiday.

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WE BID FAREWELL TO THESE GOULDSBORO RESIDENTS IN 2017

ORICE STINSON – 80 – JANUARY 9

MARIAN CARRE – 85 – FEBRUARY 1

JOSEPH CURTIS – 68 – FEBRUARY 18

VICTOR WESCOTT – 74 – MARCH 2

GEORGE ZIMMERMAN – 86 – APRIL 6

JANEAN JOY – 46 – APRIL 24

EDWARD GRACE – 92 – MAY 11

GLENNA ELLIS – 88 – MAY 20

LADD HAYCOCK – 60 – MAY 29

PATRICIA HIGGINS – 88 – JUNE 22

ELAINE SNYDER – 74 – JULY 20

MARJORIE HOLT – 84 – JULY 20

ELEANOR KELLEHER – 91 – AUGUST 14

STEPHEN JAMO – 63 – AUGUST 20

RUTH OBER – 96 – SEPTEMBER 29

SARA FAUST – 73 – OCTOBER 18

ELIZABETH WEAVER – 59 – NOVEMBER 4

WALTER CRABTREE – 60 – NOVEMBER 25

EMILY GINSBERG – 73 – DECEMBER 16

B. ALLAN BENSON – 69 – DECEMBER 23 007

MARRIAGES 2017

NEIL GRAME & JESSICA MCDANIEL – JANUARY 19

CRAIG SMITH & TRACEY YOUNG – APRIL 19

STEPHEN ROBERTS & ANN WESTON – MAY 25

CHRISTOPHER SPROTT & CAITLIN BURNS – JUNE 6

JOSHUA LOWELL & ERIN DAVID – JUNE 16

BRANDON TRACEY & KASEY BRACKETT – JUNE 24

WILLIAM MATHEWSON & RACHEL PTASHINSKY – JUNE 25

CHRISTOPHER URQUHART & LAURIE WALLACE – JULY 1

JACOB KNOWLES & ASHLEY ANDREWS – JULY 1

DANIEL WHYNOTT & PAGE JACOBS – JULY 8

ROBERT BARR & HILARY STEBBINS – JULY 9

CHRISTOPHER CHURCH & KAREN RUMILL – AUGUST 5

JOSHUA COLSON & JENNA GORDIUS – AUGUST 19

KYLE KNOWLES & COURTNEY SEAVEY – SEPTEMBER 9

DANIEL DAIGLE-FERDEN & HAILY HOOPER – SEPTEMBER 23

JOHN KORTH & FLORENTINE LIGTHART – OCTOBER 7

ARIK MCCARTNEY & HANNAH WITHAM – DECEMBER 17

BIRTHS 2017

THERE WERE 9 NEW CITIZENS BORN TO RESIDENTS OF GOULDSBORO!

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ASSESSOR’S REPORT

The fourth year of the quarterly field review is complete. I have reviewed all of the developed real estate in Gouldsboro. Adjustments are based on an exterior field review. There are some increases due to the addition of sheds, wood decks etc., but fewer than expected.

Values are on average (108%) of market value. I will be asking for money to perform a sales analysis in 2018. The current assessing model was implemented in 2006. I want to look at three years of vacant land and developed sales as well as real estate currently on the market. Equity remains reasonable so there is no huge incentive to make adjustments unless equity is significantly improved but it is time to do the work needed to find out.

My assistant, Cindy Lowe continues to learn quickly. We continue putting sketches and pictures into the computer program. We try to maintain equity at a reasonable cost. Thank you Cindy for your help.

Office hours are 8AM - 3PM Wednesday and 8AM - 3PM Tuesday & Thursday. For any questions call (207-969-5589).

Sincerely, Gary R. Geaghan, CMA Assessor

FIVE YEAR VALUATION COMPARISIONS

2017 2016 2015 2014 2013

State Valuation 412,300,000 407,550,000 396,600,000 389,150,000 394,900,000

Increase 4,750,000 10,950,000 -7,450,000 -5,750,000 -19,150,000

% Of increase 1.2% 2.7 % -1.9% -1.4% -4.6%

Town Valuation 417,357,100 415,436,200 414,685,600 411,881,000 409,344,100

Increase 1,920,900 785,600 2,804,600 2,527,000 2,591,000

% of increase .5 % .2% .7% .6% .6%

Net Assessment 3,714,478 3,630,912 3,504,093 3,418,533 3,249,804

% of change 2.3% 3.6% 2.5% 5% .3%

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2017 TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT

ABATEMENTS GRANTED BY THE ASSESSOR

AB HOLDING CO., INC. $106.80 DUPPLICATE ASSESSMENT

AB HOLDING CO., INC. $2,945.90 DUPPLICATE ASSESSMENT

TRACY REUNION $186.90 ABATED AMOUNT REPRESENTS EXCISE

TAX ON TRAVEL TRAILERS

JOHN & HAZEL WARD $178.00 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

NOT TRANSFERRED

GERHARD SCHADE JR. TRUST $907.80 LAND OVER VALUED

MARK & JULIA BERRY $178.00 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

RICHARD E. PINKHAM $133.50 LAND VALUE REASSESSED

MAINE WOODLAND PROPERTIES $1,262.02 DUPLICATE ASSESSMENT

KINGLSLEY FARM OWNERS ASSOC. $3,026.89 COMMON LOT - EXEMPT

JAMES & COLLEEN GRUBB $32.93 VALUE OF GARAGE ADJUSTED

ALFRED DIMARCO $613.21 ADDITION IN DISREPAIR COMPARABLE

TO A SHED

MARION CARRE $495.73 LAND VALUE ADJUSTED

ROBERT & KATHERINE HATCHER $1,034.18 ADJUSTMENT IN THE QUALITY OF

OF CONSTRUCTION

KEITH YOUNG $1,054.65 WET LAND, ONLY 1 ACRE DEVELOPABLE

DOUGLAS & ROBERTA WOOSLEY $215.38 DECREASED VALUATION

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TAX YEAR RATES

YEAR MIL RATE VALUATION INTEREST RATE TAX COMMITMENT

2017/2018 $8.90/$1000 $417,357,100 7% $3,714,478.19

2016/2017 $8.74/$1000 $415,436,200 7% $3,630,912.39

2015/2016 $8.45/$1000 $414,685,600 7% $3,504,093.32 2014/2015 $8.30/$1000 $411,871,400 7% $3,418,532.62 2013/2014 $7.95/$1000 $408,780,400 7% $3,249,804.18

2012/2013 $7.95/$1000 $406,753,100 7% $3,233,692.63 2011/2012 $7.95/$1000 $411,842,400 7% $3,224,631.95 2010/2011 $7.95/$1000 $403,443,800 7% $3,207,378.21 2009/2010 $8.00/$1000 $405,041,181 9% $3,240,329.45 2008/2009 $7.40/$1000 $405,348,101 11% $2,999,575.95 2007/2008 $7.60/$1000 $397,599,626 12% $2,942,237.23 2006/2007 $7.60/$1000 $394,222,346 8% $2,996,089.83 2005/2006 $11.00/$1000 $262,698,121 7.75% $2,843,028.00 2004/2005 $13.20/$1000 $191,476,836 7% $2,527,494.90 2003/2004 $16.20/$1000 $152,207,255 7% $2,465,757.53 2002/2003 $15.50/$1000 $148,206,965 8.50% $2,297,207.96 2001/2002 $15.61/$1000 $147,860,884 11.50% $2,258,285.96 2000/2001 $13.72/$1000 $144,266,341 10.75% $1,938,174.20 1999/2000 $13.72/$1000 $140,977,647 10% $1,890,517.76 1998/1999 $13.82/$1000 $138,162,291 10.75% $1,865,940.34 1997/1998 $12.94/$1000 $136,352,148 10.50% $1,766,729.49 1996/1997 $13.14/$1000 $135,494,921 10.75% $1,780,403.00 1995/1996 $12.21/$1000 $133,759,282 10% $1,633,201.86 1994/1995 $12.64/$1000 $133,046,795 10% $1,681,711.00 1993/1994 $10.21/$1000 $130,123,669 10% $1,328,574.00

1992/1993 $10.17/$1000 $126,436,423 10% $1,285,859.00 1991/1992 $10.17/$1000 $124,372,321 12% $1,218,849.00 1990/1991 $10.30/$1000 $116,870,630 12% $1,203,739.00 1989/1990 $8.20/$1000 $118,673,193 12% $973,120.19

1988/1989 $8.26/$1000 $114,580,200 11% $946,432.38 1987/1988 $11.30/$1000 $65,033,135 11% $734,875.21

1985 Calendar Year $13.00/$1000 $40,189,990 14% $545,989.22 See Auditor's Note $4.00/$1000 $40,189,990 $160,759.75

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61 ASTON, ROBIN A. – P/R 1,583.60 62 ASTON, ROBIN A. – P/R 380.91 63 ASTON, ROBIN A. – P/R 2,105.08

1486 BISHOP, DONALD & 569.03 354 BRADSTREET, MALCOLM & COLLEEN 548.98 268 BURGE, LEOLA & EUGENE 478.64 271 BYERS, ELIZABETH – LT & 793.26

1477 BYRNE, MICHAEL J. & BRIDGET M. 2,116.37 388 CLOUGH, BRENDA 783.27 748 CLOUGH, BRENDA – P/R, DEVISEE 847.45 725 COTTON, LORA LEE & 997.79

2092 COWPERTHWAITE, EARLE C. JR & 611.12 462 CRILE, ROBERT 136.87 463 CRILE, ROBERT 1,931.90 575 DUNBAR, JAY & NAOMI 764.63 948 FIRST HORIZON HOME LOANS 842.96 109 GEEL, LARRY & KAYLA 472.48 726 GRAY, ROBERT & 508.70

2737 HALL, PATRICK 127.98 1340 IRWIN, BECKY & 673.55 2852 JACOBS, PAGE 105.21 2633 JACOBS, STACY E. & 742.98

899 JOHNSTON, STEPHEN E. 2,238.40 346 JORDAN, DAVID C. & MARLA 736.81 961 KINGHORN, JENNIFER 23.48

1008 KNOWLES, CAROL & PATRICK 921.50 2720 LAGASSE, JOSEPH P. 134.36 2051 LAGASSE, JOSEPH P. & ANDREA F. 585.20 2076 LEE, LAURIE 1,285.60 1097 PORTER, ANNE 1,461.67 2281 RIGGLEMAN, ROBYN R. 742.07 2044 RUFFNER, SUSAN M. 667.18

307 SCOTT, AVERY 1,423.56 1185 SCULLY, VERNA & KEVIN 1,018.95 1345 SEAL, ROBERT – TRUSTEE 830.21

694 SEAL, ROBERT B. – TRUSTEE 1,097.98 26 SMITH, GAIL 152.97

983 STIRRETT, DAVID 66.05 2116 TENAN, LOIS & 240.01 1748 THIBAULT, CHAD W. 931.31 1410 VALENCIA, RAMIRO & LAURA 156.23 2389 WALKER, MISTY 147.61 2854 WIRELESS PARTNERS, LLC 224.53 2855 WIRELESS PARTNERS, LLC 227.27 2025 YOUNG, BONNIE J. 332.24 2035 YOUNG, BONNIE J. 1,379.20 2042 YOUNG, IDA MAY – P/R 1,351.39

TOTAL FOR 48 ACCOUNTS: $36,548.57

2016 OUTSTANDING TAXES

As of 06/01/2018

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RESERVE ACCOUNTS AS OF 05/22/2018

TRANSFER STATION $4,004 maintenance/repairs

COMMUNITY CEMETERY $500 upkeep

BRIDGHAM TOWN POOR

$2,239

public assistance

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

$18,788 all buildings/grounds extensive repairs & maintenance

CRUISER

$3,670

purchase cruisers and/or major repairs

EMS

$877 emergency responder supplies, equipment & pay WH stipends

FIRE EQUIPMENT

$82,646

purchase fire equipment

FOREST FIRE/CIVIL EMERGENCY

$11,917

forest fire & civil emergency

HARBOR

$25,731

harbor repairs/projects JONES POND CABIN REPLACEMENT

$63,027

cabin replacement

LAND PURCHASE

$42,448

deeds, survey, purchases

LEGAL

$6,582

legal expenses

PAVING

$46,327

paving

PUBLIC WORKS

$16,954 any public works projects, expenses or equipment

RECREATION

$11,042

recreational capital projects

SHELLFISH

$8,909 shellfish conservation, boat & equipment

STRATER

$146,158

special projects under Jeremy Strater bequest to Town

TOTAL RESERVE BALANCES

$491,819

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CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Greetings from Rebecca Albright, Code Enforcement Officer and Local Plumbing Inspector. My office hours are Tuesday 9AM – 4PM and Thursday 9AM – 2PM. Please come and see me for any residential or commercial projects that you have in mind. I am happy to help anyone with building / plumbing / site plan / and subdivision applications.

Since May 12, 2017 until March 27, 2018 I have issued 69 permits, 27 of them were in Shoreland Zone.

These permits were issued for:

ADDITIONS – 4 GARAGES – 6 A.D.A RAMP – 2 GROUND WORK – 1 BAIT SHACK – 1 HOUSES - 3 CABIN – 1 LEANTO – 1 CAMP – 2 MODULARS – 3 CELL ANTENNAS – 1 MOBILE HOMES – 4 CHANGE OF USE – 1 MUDROOM – 1 COMMERCIAL BAIT SHOP PORCH – 3 DECKS – 9 RIP-RAPS – 1 DEMO – 4 SHEDS – 9 DOCK ADDITION – 1 STAIRS TO OCEAN – 1 DORMER – 1 STUDIO – 1 EXPANSION – 1 TAKE OUT – 1 FILL – 3 WOODSHED – 2 FOUNDATION – 1 YURT – 1 I continue to work closely with the Planning Board on many different projects and proposals as they come in to town.

Respectfully Submitted,

-Rebecca Albright, CEO/LPI

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PLANNING BOARD COMMITTEE

There have not been any major sub-divisions or site-plan activities during the past year, although the Planning Board has been busy with several smaller projects in the town. Bunker’s Wharf Restaurant was reopened with new owners, after being closed for several years. The Corea Co-op built an additional building for bait storage. Two other restaurants have either expanded or relocated this year. Additional activity is ongoing with the application for a Pocket Park (tenting) to be located on Rt. 1. Timber harvesting in two locations of town, Rt1 and Pt. Francis, has also required planning board activity.

The board has spent considerable time addressing various housekeeping issues with regards to permit application forms and meeting guidelines. As of this writing two Ordinances are being amended to be brought to Town Meeting for voter approval. Respectfully submitted, Ray Jones, Chair

ROAD COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

ITS TOWN REPORT TIME AGAIN. Even with a tight budget we were able to complete some paving projects – Mill Pond Road, Lighthouse Point Road and Young’s Farm Road.

A rite of spring – a lot of pot holes were filled and filled and filled. Culverts were placed and ditching and brushing were done. New signs were put back up or replaced as well.

Thank you to Bob Harmon and Richard Snyder both members of the Road Committee. Also thank you to our Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen.

Respectfully Submitted, Jim Watson, Road Commissioner

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SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE

As seen with the following graphs and charts the Town continues to be a GREEN community. This is also

reflected in the expanding usage of the Transfer Station.

As a result of increased use, the Transfer Station will soon need another Roll-off Ramp to be added to

the three existing ramps. At last year’s Town Meeting, voters approved the establishment of a Transfer

Station Reserve account to fund the expanding needs. This account will be funded by monies from T/S

Tags and various T/S fees.

As in past years Shoreline cleanup continues to be a key priority of the committee. Starting with Earth

Day each year we hold at least three activities along the various shore locations. Peninsula School

children will again participate in a spring cleanup.

Keeping Gouldsboro Clean and Green is our goal and with your continued help its happening.

Thank You!

Respectfully submitted,

Ray Jones, Chair

REDUCE - REUSE - RECYCLE

Photo courtesy of Margaret Jones

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TRANSFER STATION SEMI-ANNUAL & ANNUAL CDD DISPOSAL TONNAGE

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GOULDSBORO SHELLFISH

To the residents of Gouldsboro, another year has passed, 2017 was a busy year on the mud and off. We did several projects in town this year and we are very excited to see the results of our work, we are also very proud of our Pound Project.

Listed below are the projects for 2017:

We received a grant from Down East Institute which allowed us to plant 100 K seed clams in Jones Cove just north of The Daley Residence. We took the nets up this fall and the results look very promising. The grant was for 3 years; therefore we have two years left. Down East Institute also did two plant pot projects, one in John Small Cove and one in West Bay; the purpose of this was to see if we have natural spat settling in the respective coves. The West Bay produced the best results of the two.

-We also planted seed clams in West Bay.

-We trapped green crabs and picked up moon snail collars in Joy Bay.

-We trapped green crabs and destroyed them.

We worked with DMR on a box project again this year in John Small Cove, we had much better success with the location we picked over last year’s location, we had good spat settlement, now we have to figure out how to protect the spat so it can grow into clams.

The most exciting thing we worked on this year was what we call the Pound Project. We have partnered with Sumner Memorial High School and the Schoodic Institute (Bill Zoellick) to create a project that will allow the Pathways Students, Marine Science Students and other students to meet their proficiency requirements in science. This project benefits the students as some of them needed to achieve proficiency in science to graduate this year, it also gives the Shellfish Committee an edge in seeing what works and what doesn’t in growing clams. The students have set up a grid in the pound and sampled the grid so that we can plant seed clams in the pound in the spring. The students will do comparison work inside and outside the pound. They remanufactured the slosh way so that we can retain water in the pound to promote clam growth. The students will do work on green crabs, to see if we can find a way to get a handle on them as they are our 2nd biggest predator behind man.

The Pound Project has prompted several organizations to join together and create a curriculum that can be utilized in other schools in Maine.

I would also like to thank the residents for allowing diggers access to the shore across their property so that they can make a living. Please feel free to call me at 669-5359 if you have any questions regarding openings or closings or if you see something that doesn’t look right.

Thank You,

Michael A Pinkham, Shellfish Warden

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GOULDSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT

P.O. BOX 68

PROSPECT HARBOR, ME. 04669 OFFICE #: (207)-963-5589

NON-EMERGENCY #: (207)-667-7575 EMERGENCY #: 9-1-1

FAX #: (207)-963-2986

2017 Year End Report Dear Gouldsboro Residents: The Gouldsboro Police Department continually strives for the reduction and prevention of crimes in our community by providing proactive enforcement of the state’s criminal and civil laws and by the department’s availability to its residents and their concerns. Our goal is to provide the utmost professional law enforcement services to the residents of the Town of Gouldsboro. The department spent a good portion of 2017 seeking additional patrol officers. One of our full-time officers was hired by another department in 2017 and our part time officer also left the department. We have since hired an additional part-time officer and, for the first time in several years, sponsored an officer to attend the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s Basic Law Enforcement Training Program in Vassalboro. This officer graduated in May as a full-time certified officer and began serving our community with the most up to date training available. Officers participated in the 2017 Torch Run to benefit the Maine Special Olympics alongside several other officers from area departments. The leg of the Torch Run started at Key Bank in Ellsworth and continued several miles to Route 1A in Ellsworth. The department purchased Watchguard Vista body worn cameras which officers now wear on complaints. In addition to body worn cameras, cruisers are also equipped with dashboard cameras. The department participated in the national drug take back initiative alongside the Winter Harbor Police Department in Winter Harbor. Department Members:

• Chief Tyler Dunbar • Patrol Officer John Shively • Reserve Patrol Officer Eli Brown • Shellfish Warden Michael Pinkham • Assistant Shellfish Warden Glen Jordan

Respectfully submitted, Tyler Dunbar Chief of Police Gouldsboro Police Department.

A property check was being conducted at a former US Navy site on the Corea Road in Gouldsboro in June of 2017.

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GOULDSBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT 2017 REPORT

This past year the Department responded to 243 calls. Last year we had a total of 227 calls.

We lost a valuable Fire Department member, Ladd Haycock, who battled cancer for over a year. He spent most of his last days at home with his family and friends. Ladd would respond to almost every call and his mission was to control traffic and scene safety. We always joked with him that his call sign should just be TRAFFIC 1. He will be greatly missed!

The Fire Department now has a new Engine 3 in service; its new home is at Station 3 which is located on Route 1. This is where it will be able to serve the Town for many years to come. This truck has the versatility to operate as pumper as well as tanker. This is a great advantage when it comes to shorthanded coverage at fires.

Fire Prevention week went great this past year. I would like to thank “Capt. Squirt” for helping out. She does a wonderful job! Pre-K through 4th grade enjoyed “Sparky”, who had a lot of fun with the students

Burning Permits can be obtained at the town office during normal business hours for free. The State of Maine has been improving the online system for burning permits. Cost for online is $7.50 per permit, but there has been talk about making it a free system in the near future.

As always, we are looking for new members. There is always a job for anyone in the fire service from being a truck operator to traffic control, EMS, etc. We have sent six members to Hancock County Fire Academy in the past few years. After graduation, the members are Fire Fighter I & II Certified, which can be used anywhere in the Country. Many of the Graduates have been hired for paid services within the State of Maine.

This past year several members’ wives have joined. We would like to welcome aboard Hanna McCartney and Rachel Hudson. Also a young couple moved to Birch Harbor and joined the department, Tyler Riley and Samantha Whitney. We also have two Junior Firefighters who become regular members this year on their 18th birthday.

In closing, the men and women of the Gouldsboro Fire Department are proud to serve our community and provide the very best in public safety. Respectfully submitted, -Tate Mclean, Fire Chief

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GOULDSBORO VETERANS COMMITTEE The Gouldsboro Veterans Committee meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 1:00PM in the meeting room of the Gouldsboro Town Office. Peninsula veterans, retirees, family and friends of veterans are invited to join us at the meetings to discuss veteran’s resource information and brainstorm ideas to increase patriotism and veterans participation in our towns and villages.

The 2017 year of committee activities began in May with the Memorial Day parade from Fisher Field to the Veterans Memorial in Prospect Harbor. The ceremony was held inside the Prospect Harbor Women's Club Building following the parade. The audience heard a moving presentation by Shawn “Doc” Goodwin founder of the Maine Veterans Project. He passionately spoke on the purpose of the Project which is their dedication to contributing to the fight against veteran suicide in every way possible. The program was followed by the wreath laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial and then refreshments served by Martha Metzler and other volunteers.

Immediately following the Memorial Day ceremony the Gouldsboro Veterans Committee, town manager, several town selectman and members of the Patriot Riders of America Maine Chapter 3 traveled to the home of Edna Gerrish in South Gouldsboro. Edna was one of our last two surviving Gouldsboro World War II veterans and she was presented with a veteran’s walking stick from the Cole Land Transportation Museum. She was very honored for being recognized for her service and patriotism.

The committee held a fundraiser in July at the Gouldsboro Town Office to help raise funds to purchase Color Guard equipment. Warren Blair, from Blair Art Glass in Winter Harbor created a beautiful American flag glass star wall hanging as a raffle item. There were also other raffle items and baked goods for sale.

The Committee, in October provided assistance to the Patriot Riders of America-Maine Chapter 3 in constructing a ramp on the home of WWII veteran Edna Gerrish.

The Veterans Day program was held at the Prospect Harbor Women's Club building in Prospect Harbor with opening remarks from town manager Bryan Kaenrath and the recognition of Roni Saul for her volunteer coordination of the ever appreciated Veterans Day dinner. Immediately following the brief program, a very delicious meal was enjoyed by the veterans and their families. Thank you to Roni and her volunteers for helping to recognize our community veterans.

The committee has begun an ongoing project of making American flag business cards that have attached to them an actual star from a retired flag. These stars are a reminder that they represented us, the United States of America. -Gouldsboro Veterans Committee

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GOULDSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY There have been many changes at the Gouldsboro Historical Society (GHS) over the past year. The primary goal has been to move the office and all “fragile” archives to 88 Old Route One. This move was accomplished over a period of several months after renovating the old United Methodist Church sanctuary into our main office and a repository for many of our collection into a climate controlled environment. The items left at the Old Town House Museum on Route One are those items that do not require special handling such as our farm and maritime collections.

During this past summer we welcomed many guests, both local and those from “away”, who were involved in genealogy research. Having the space and an organized storage and filing system made access to records much more efficient and professional than we had previously been able to accomplish. Our Curator staffs are continuing to record those records that were moved into this facility as well as those that have recently been received by our Acquisitions Committee. It is an on-going process that helps chronicle the history of our town.

Two parts of our mission statement are to provide a social and educational component to our activities. During this past year we accomplished both of these objectives with our monthly summer programs and bean suppers. The programs offered a variety of subjects covering both historical and social interest. The bean suppers were well attended and confirmed that this Downeast attraction is still alive and well. In the 2018 summer season, both of these activities will be continued with the hope that they will be well received by all who attend.

Our primary concern for this year is the repair of the roof shingles on the Old Town House Museum. This property, which originally was part of the Clara and Simion Tracy family, was deeded to the town in 1884. The building was built in 1889 and has been used by the town ever since. It was the place where Town Meetings were held and social activities took place. The Town had its office in this building until the mid 1950's when it was moved to its present location in Prospect Harbor.

A “conveyance” was made by the Town to the Gouldsboro Historical Society (GHS) in 1984 to have the property and building be used by the GHS for its purposes. In layman's terminology this means that the Town is still the owner of this building and it will revert back to the town if the GHS discontinues its mission and use of the building. We have been very fortunate to have such a space to organize and exhibit our collection of Town artifacts. An on-going concern for both the GHS and the Town is to maintain this structure as a viable part of our heritage.

Anyone interested in keeping up with the various activities of the GHS can access us through our website at gouldsborohistory.org.

Respectfully submitted:

-Charles E. Hodge, President

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TOWN SERVICES – THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Mailing Address: Town of Gouldsboro Phone: (207) 963-5589 PO Box 68 Fax: (207) 963-2986 Prospect Harbor, ME 04669 Website: www.gouldsborotown.com Physical address: 59 Main Street Prospect Harbor, ME 04669

Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm Friday 8:00am-1:00pm

Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates are issued at the town office. ID must be provided and a form filled out before obtaining the documents. Please call 963-5589 to make sure someone is available to certify your document. You can also get certificates online at: http://www.vitalrec.com/me.htm.

Curbside Recycling pick up is Wednesday (must be curbside by 7AM). Curbside Trash pick up is Thursday (must be curbside by 7AM). Trash tags are required for pick up. Tags are $1.50 each and available at Mc’s Market, Young’s Market, Anderson Hardware and the Gouldsboro Town Office. Trash must have a full tag; a partial tag will NOT be accepted. Also, cash in an envelope or an IOU attached to a bag is NOT acceptable. Maximum weight limit for one bag with one tag is 40 pounds.*Garbage and Recycling are always picked up on the scheduled day even if it falls on a holiday.

The Transfer Station is open Friday (noon) 12PM–4PM and Sunday 10AM–4PM. Transfer station cards are available at the Town Office for $15.00 and expire April 30th each year. *The Transfer Station is always open on scheduled days even if it falls on a holiday.

Burn Permits are issued (weather permitting) at the Town Office during regular business hours. Permits can also be obtained for a fee online at http://www.maine.gov/informe/municipal/burn-permit/index.html.

The Dorcas Library is open Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1PM–7PM and Saturday from 10AM – 4PM. In the winter months, the library closes at 4PM on Mondays. For more information visit www.dorcas.lib.me.us/. Their telephone number is (207) 963-4027.

The Women’s Club and the Gouldsboro Community Center (gym) are available for private functions for a fee. (More information on our website or call the Town Office).

Tax Bills are sent out ONCE a year with two coupons on the bottom; one for October 31st payment and another for March 31st payment. Interest begins accruing on November 1st and April 1st.

The Tax Assessor is in on Wednesday from 8AM–4PM. The Tax Assessor’s assistant is in the Tuesday and Thursday from 8AM – 12PM(noon) and Wednesday from 8AM – 3PM.

The Code Enforcement Officer/Local Plumbing Inspector is in Tuesday 9AM–4PM, Thursday 9AM – 2PM.

Vehicle Registration – When registering a vehicle (first time or a renewal) you must show proof of current insurance (state requirement). Even a duplicate registration requires a current insurance card. Online – www.maine.gov/online/bmv/rapid-renewal.

Newsletter Submissions – The deadline for submissions is the 21st of each month. Submit to: news.letter@gouldsborotown.com or bring in a copy of what you would like to include.

Selectmen’s meetings are held every other Thursday at 5PM during the year. The public is encouraged to attend. Agendas and minutes are posted on our website

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28 Main Street Prospect Harbor, Maine Dorcas Library Website: www.dorcas.lib.me.us Dorcas Library Virtual Learning Center: www.dorcaslibrary1.org

Dorcas Library FY 2017

• Annual Budget: $54,800 • Fundraising: $20,125 • Other Income: $21,300 • Grants Awarded: $11,000 • Community Partners: $4,678 • 11,060 visits • 8,000 volunteer hours • 9,338 items circulated • 1,040 Wi-Fi & computer users • 624 reference questions • 1,177 adults attended events • 290 children attended events • 3 Community Programs: March Celtic Ceilidh; Halloween; Community

Tree Lighting • 5 Summer Speakers: Janie Downey Maxwell, Organize Your Life; Sarah

Redmond, Sorrento Seaweed; Monica Wood, One-in-a-Million Boy; Peg Cruikshank, Fierce with Reality; Peter Cowin, The Bee Whisperer

• 5 On-Going Conversations: Poet’s Gathering; Writer’s Workshop; Edible Landscapes & Community Gardens; Civics; Sustainable Communities

• Great Programming for Kids! EDGE Afterschool: 15-18 kids visit the library monthly; Peninsula Summer School fun at the Dorcas Library; 10-day STEAM Camp; STEAM Afterschool Thursdays

• $206,278 = calculated value of library services

In memory of friends….

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HARDY’S FRIENDS

Hardy’s Friends is grateful for the continuing support of the two communities we serve. Your direct donations, participation in our fund raising efforts, canister collections, South Gouldsboro Redemption bottle returns, and gifts - like the beautiful rug made by the Corea Rug Hookers - made it possible for us to purchase over $3,500 in pet food and supplies for local families, and provide $5,845 in veterinary assistance for medical care, rabies shots and prescribed pet medications. We also helped owners spay or neuter seven dogs and six cats under our continuing grant from the Schoodic Community Fund. We also received a grant from the Canine Care Helping Hand Fund which allowed us to provide another $1000 in aid for dogs requiring extraordinary treatment.

Hardy’s House provided safe, temporary shelter for two dogs and three cats brought there by the Town Animal Control Officers. All were reunited with their owners or adopted.

The Town of Gouldsboro once again made space available for our largest fund raiser, the annual Hardy’s Friends Yard Sale held at the Town sand lot on Route 1. We held a successful Electronic Waste Collection and repeated our popular “Prepare for winter” Raffle. In all of these we were greatly helped by enthusiastic volunteers. Our heartfelt thanks to all.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Burke Glenn Grant Bill Leonardi

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Community Health & Counseling Services 42 Cedar Street Bangor, ME. 04402 922-4702

Downeast Community Partners 248 Bucksport Road Ellsworth, ME. 04605 610-5944

Downeast Transportation PO BOX 914 Ellsworth, ME.04605 667-5796

Eastern Area Agency on Aging 450 Essex Street Bangor, ME. 04401 941-2865

Emmaus Homeless Shelter PO BOX 811 Ellsworth, ME. 04605 667-3962

Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County 14 McKenzie Ave. Ellsworth, ME. 04605 667-2531

Lifeflight Foundation PO BOX899 Camden, ME. 04843 230-7092

Life Line Food Pantry 769 S.Gouldsboro Gouldsboro, ME. 04607

Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry PO BOX 1672 Ellsworth, ME. 04605 667-4363

THIRD PARTY REQUESTS 2017

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PENINSULA SCHOOL SALLY LEIGHTON, PRINCIPAL

TEACHER GRADE ENROLLMENT

Celine Martin Pre-K 12 Roxanne Renwick K 16 Katie Parker 1 13 Rose Arnett 2 18 Sue Tenan 3 17 Sherry Young 4 18 Priscilla McFarland 5 17 Joanne Liimatainen 6 13 David Lamon 6 13 Sarah Norwood 7 18 Marielle Edgecomb 8 17 Total 172 Emily Jordan

Art

Steve Hodgdon Music Sherry Blais Physical Education Alexandra Phillips Special Education Mary Knowlton Guidance Barbara Bricker Title 1 Bonnie Kane Library Other Staff:

Tracie Samiya

Administrative Assistant

Jason Bricker Ed. Tech Christine Simmons Ed. Tech Kathryn Wayman Ed. Tech Rosalie Mitchell Ed. Tech Cindy Giberson Ed. Tech Donna Haycock Food Service Faye Torrey Food Service Joe Naumann Maintenance Bonnie Naumann Maintenance

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PENINSULA SCHOOL

PO BOX 230 PROSPECT HARBOR, ME 04669 Phone: 963-2003 Fax: 963-2276

Dear Citizens,

I am pleased to have this opportunity to share with you some of the activities, accomplishments, and projects this year at your Peninsula School.

We are in our fourth year of the implementation of Proficiency Based Education. This process has been slow because we implemented a grade span at a time, making sure we made changes thoughtfully and carefully. It has been gratifying to see our students make good progress in meeting standards and handling the changes in our approach very well. This shift in our instruction allows many and varied opportunities for thoroughly learning the material before advancing to another level. We are pleased with the support from parents and welcome any questions you may have.

We have many activities that we do annually which our students very much enjoy and I may have listed them before in other newsletters but they are worth repeating: Each fall, our 7th graders spend 3 days and 2 nights at SERC studying science and participating in a number of projects. Sarah Norwood, middle level Social Studies teacher, plans a very successful Take a Vet to School Day around Veteran's Day and this year was no exception. We are grateful to our local Veterans who continue to give to the community by joining us that day.

We have completed our annual National Geographic geography bee and Moira Sankey was our school winner. She will be competing at the state level on April 6. We have completed our school wide spelling Bee and our school reps to the regional were

Daniel Buswell, Moira Sankey and Alec Waxer, alternate.

We have just completed the classroom speech contests and will soon have the school wide contest.

We have a combined Show choir with our neighbor school, Ella Lewis, and they recently competed in District 6 at Ellsworth High school. They received a 2 rating which was awesome! They will be going on to the State Festival on April 6th.

TRACIE SAMIYA ADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANT

SALLY LEIGHTON PRINCIPAL

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We have a large number of students who participate in sports and do very well: Cross Country was coached by Tim Fisher and had 27 students. Soccer was coached by Jason Reckner. We are looking forward to the season next fall so that we may enjoy the new solar powered scoreboard provided by our PTC. Speaking of our hardworking PTC, this year their fundraising efforts have been for an additional swing set for the K-5 playground. We hope to have it installed this spring.

Boys' Basketball coached by Phillip Torrey won the RSU championship for the 5th straight year!! Girls' basketball was coached by Jason Reckner and worked hard all year with noticeable improvement. Cheering this year was coached by Alexandra Phillips with volunteer help from Kayla Geel and Carrie Faulkingham to prepare for the State Competition. Straight ahead is Baseball and Softball if the snow ever leaves!!!

Coming up we have an assembly provided to us by our PTC which will be Skateboard Science. I know our students will love this. Middle level students will be having PI day (with real pies!), and another math day in June. We will soon be in the midst of the state mandated MEA testing which involves grades 3-8. This will be completed by April 13. We are waiting for the possibility of more snow days to be over before we set the Promotion date.

In closing, I would like to express my deep appreciation for all of the support, generosity and interest in our wonderful school. You do so much for us and it is very much appreciated by students and staff. We encourage you to join us in all of our activities.

Sincerely,

Sally Leighton Principal

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Principal Assistant Principal/AD Guidance Counselor

Ty Thurlow Fredy Lazo Corinna Domagala

Sumner Memorial High School 2456 US Highway 1 Sullivan, ME 04664 --- Ph. (207) 422-3510 Fax (207) 422-6463

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Greetings Gouldsboro!

Sumner Memorial High School is abuzz with activity! Our students and staff are appreciative of the warmer weather that has finally come to our region and has allowed us to focus on some of our outdoor projects. We are a few short weeks away from graduation for our Class of 2018 and our first cadre of students to earn a proficiency-based high school diploma. The students and the staff have been diligently working over the past four years to achieve this important milestone. The students have been stalwart in their pursuit of high school graduation in our proficiency-based system of education. Much further out on the horizon is the prospect of a new educational facility for Sumner and the middle school students of the district. The faculty and staff have been involved in the initial feedback process of planning this facility and the prospects are very exciting of how we can better educate our students in this new building.

Sumner’s spring athletes are finally on the playing fields and competition surfaces after being very patient while practicing inside the gymnasium. Track & Field, Tennis, Softball, and Baseball look to be quite competitive in their respective conferences. There has been a concerted effort this school year to employ more student voice and choice into the operation of the school. Student Council has been active as a voice in feedback opportunities for various situations. Student surveys have been utilized within individual classrooms, entire classes, and the entire student body to gain perspective on student needs and desires. And finally feedback has been sought from parents and the communities to better understand where we can improve our support of students and families. As we move forward in the next few months that are busy and packed with many important events, we are looking forward to continuing to provide the most engaging and authentic learning experiences for the students of our region.

Respectfully submitted,

-Ty Thurlow, Principal

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As Superintendent of Schools, I consider it a privilege to provide this school update for your town report. We are very proud of the work we are doing to make sure your students are receiving the best education possible. To that end, we are excited about the new Sumner Memorial High School Building project that is underway. There will be opportunities for you to participate in the building project, either directly by participating in meetings or indirectly by casting your vote when it comes time to make some of our final decisions. To remain up-to-date with the building project, please check our website (www.rsu24.org) and/or our Facebook page. Regional School Unit #24 serves children in nine Hancock County and Washington County communities. The district provides the educational services for five schools and 989 students including general administration, centralized business services, food service, transportation, technology support and integration, and special education programming. Regional School Unit #24 employs 230 local citizens in a full range of professional and support positions. Funding for the district comes from several sources. State funding, determined by the Essential Programs and Services formula, bases state aid on local property valuations and the number of resident students. RSU #24 received $2,269,537 in state funding for the present fiscal year accounting for 14.1% of our $16,127,920 budget. The Town of Gouldsboro contributed 23.1% of the local cost of education. In addition to these sources, the district receives federal funding for several categories of services and also takes every opportunity to apply for grant funding to supplement educational programming. Regional School Unit No. 24 provides for the education of 179 students who reside in Gouldsboro. Fifty secondary students attend Sumner Memorial High School. Six of these secondary students also attend Hancock County Technical Center for part of each day. Peninsula School enrolls 115 Gouldsboro students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. Eleven students at the elementary level attend other RSU 24 schools and three attend schools in other districts.

Sumner Memorial High School continues to focus efforts upon providing the most relevant and engaging learning experiences for our students. As we prepare to graduate our first class under a Proficiency Based System of education in June of this year, we are reminded of the tremendous work that has been completed by students, staff, and community members to help us achieve this important milestone. With several months to go we are keenly aware that we must continue to work hard, but we are also mindful of the support that our communities have given to help us to be successful in our endeavors. Students and staff at SMHS are very excited at the prospect of a new facility in the coming years. They have been involved in providing feedback for the facility. The 'buzz' surrounding a new facility, and exciting opportunities associated with the facility, is palpable around the halls of Sumner.

All grades at Peninsula School, K-8, have implemented Proficiency Based Education. It is very challenging but rewarding work as we continue to improve our ability to instruct our students. We know we have to transform our school to keep up with the changing times and do what is best for our students. Our Middle school

students have been involved in this change for four years now and have become quite accustomed to the system. They are very knowledgeable about the changes and the expectations. Our parents continue to be supportive and a vital part of our school community. I feel very fortunate that our school district has the continued support of our towns. Your understanding of how important education is to our students is greatly appreciated. We work hard to provide a quality education that respects the hard-earned money of our community members. If you have any questions regarding your school or the

school district, please don't hesitate to contact my office at 422-2017.

–Michael Eastman, Superintendent, RSU #24

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2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOODIC NATIONAL

SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The Corridor Management Committee of Schoodic National Scenic Byway is happy to report on our progress in 2017 and plans for 2018.

Visitor Facilities and Information

• The Byway participated with Gouldsboro to construct a new public park facility in Prospect Harbor.

• The Waukeag Station railroad exhibit was completed in Hancock, complete with a functioning railroad crossing warning system. Special thanks to Larry Johannesman and the Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust for their contributions to this project.

• The Washington County Council of Governments launched the Bold Coast Scenic Bikeway with a western terminus on Schoodic Peninsula. The scenic bikeway formalizes the 2016 Bike Maine Route.

• HCPC completed a Healthy Walks program with three walks in Winter Harbor – see www.hancockhealthywalks.wordpress.com.

Planning for Future Improvements and Projects • The design of the Winter Harbor bike-ped hub is underway at MaineDOT, and

construction is due to begin this summer.

• The committee is reaching out to the region’s schools to create a series of field trips for students to learn about natural resources, granite mining and fisheries.

• The corridor committee launched the design of a Kids Quest educational booklet to be used in school outreach programs.

Funding • The $15,000 Betterment Fund grant for the Schoodic Outdoors brochure was

completed and brochures distributed.

• A grant for technical assistance was received from the National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails, and Conservation program has been renewed for an additional year.

• A $2,500 grant was applied to redesigning the Schoodic Byway website. The new website is anticipated for release in 2018.

• The byway approached six area towns for contributions to sustain byway educational programs. Local support will be extremely helpful for outreach to schools and matching other grants.

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Public Participation

• Friends of Taunton Bay hosted school outreach programs in January and February focused on estuaries and horseshoe crabs. This was the first step in an ongoing program leveraging byway resources for school field trips.

• A Downeast Fisheries Trail event was held on May 9 at the Schoodic Education and Research Center. The event featured several sites along the byway that emphasize fisheries.

Further reductions in national and state funds for byway programs place greater importance on municipal and other contributions to continue improvements along the byway. Many municipalities maintain sites on the Schoodic National Scenic Byway, and volunteers on the Byway Committee contributed more than one hundred hours in 2017 to Byway planning and support. We thank all that have given support and participated. We are asking that the municipalities along the Schoodic National Scenic Byway consider contributing a modest amount to enhance school outreach and match start and federal grants.

We thank the select boards, planning boards, staff, historical societies, Chamber of Commerce, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Friends of Taunton Bay, Frenchman Bay Conservancy and other organizations for their support. We thank the Hancock County Planning Commission, the Maine Department of Transportation and Acadia National Park for their technical and financial support.

The Schoodic National Scenic Byway Corridor Committee is a collaboration of Hancock, Sullivan, Gouldsboro, Winter Harbor and Acadia National Park to protect and promote this scenic corridor. Area residents are always welcome to attend byway meetings. You can learn more at schoodicbyway.org, or by calling the Hancock County Planning Commission at 667-7131.

Respectfully Submitted,

Barbara Shanahan, Chairperson

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ACADIA NATIONAL PARK ADVISORY COMMISSION

Congress created the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission in 1986 to consult with the National Park Service on matters related to the management and development of the park. Commission members serve on a voluntary basis and are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. As Gouldsboro's representative on the Commission, my focus for this report is primarily on the Schoodic portion of the Park.

Schoodic visitation in 2017 was up 4.1%; the park's visitation overall was up 6.2%, in part due to a change in counting methods which now takes into account Island Explorer passengers dropped off in the park. Camping at Schoodic climbed overall, with the percent of RV campers increasing substantially - RV campers were up 25.5%, although tent campers were down 2.9%. Park staff continues to work on a transportation plan for Acadia National Park. In 2017, overall park visitation reached a record 3.5 million. Gridlock, visitor conflicts, crowding, emergency response delays, and resource trampling persist with the high volume of visitors. The transportation plan proposes to mitigate these impacts through such ways as visitor management strategies, enhancements to alternative transportation services, restrictions on vehicle size, and expanded parking options. It is important to note that based on earlier public comment, the Park does NOT intend to implement any of the proposed alternatives in the Schoodic District of the Park until/unless a significant increase in visitation prompts reconsideration. At the time of this report submission, the draft transportation plan was expected to be released in April followed by a 45-day public comment period which includes public meetings on Mount Desert Island and the Schoodic Peninsula. Regular updates on this process can be obtained at the Park website: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/ACADTransportationPlan

Many Peninsula citizens took advantage of the Advisory Commission’s September meeting at the Schoodic Institute. Public remarks included recognition of the Park’s actions taken based on previous citizen feedback, such as re-opening a few lay-by areas to accommodate vehicles on the loop road. Park Staff and Commission members also met with selectmen from Winter Harbor and Gouldsboro in February and March to strengthen the Park’s relationship with Peninsula communities.

The proposed boundary legislation bill is progressing through committees, thanks to the hard work by our Congressional delegation. The bill recommends proper transfer of the generously donated 1,441-acres, including the Schoodic Woods Campground into the border of Acadia National Park. It also proposes to allow traditional harvesting such as for clams and worms to continue uninhibited into the

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future (see below photo.) Commission members learned much from meeting with the worming community early in the bill’s development. We sustained that dialogue this year, supplementing Park staff’s outstanding outreach efforts to monitor the health of intertidal habitats while fostering activities consistent with their preservation.

Fred Johnson harvesting bloodworms near Frazier’s Point On the facilities side at Schoodic, the Rockefeller building will benefit from major sewer line repairs. The Park also continues to make strides reducing ground water infiltration of waste water lines. A design is underway for a new power line that will serve the Schoodic campus; construction planned for winter of 2019/20. The water tower will get a fresh look this summer with a maintenance project which includes repainting. Through the winter, many building interiors will also be painted. The Advisory Commission meetings resumed in March after the Department of the Interior (DOI) released many Commissions from a suspension as they concluded their review of all federal advisory committees. Our September 10th meeting will again be at Schoodic Institute and it is always great to see Gouldsboro residents there. In response to the DOI’s proposed substantial increase in entrance fees to selected National Parks, including Acadia, the Commission unanimously voted at its March 2018 meeting to strongly oppose this concept. The Commission’s letter to Secretary Zinke stated, in part, that the DOI should “revisit this proposed action from the perspective of the average citizen, as the consequence of a fee increase of this magnitude is inconsistent with the fundamental reason National Parks were established.” Secretary Zinke was expected to make a determination this spring. A copy of the Commission’s full letter is available at the town office. Regardless of the outcome, please remember that our town office staff continues to support the Park’s efforts to provide discounted park passes to local citizens by having them available in December. As our town’s representative on the Advisory Commission since 2002, I continue to look forward to meeting the challenges the Park and community face. -Jackie Johnston Chair, Acadia National Park Advisory Commission

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2017 DONORS TO SCHOODIC COMMUNITY FUND

The Board of the Schoodic Community Fund is very grateful for the

strong support from over 200 members of our community. Over

$55,000 was donated to SCF in 2017 and over $27,000 was awarded in

eleven grants to the two towns' libraries, the Peninsula School (3

grants) , Schoodic Arts for All, the Gouldsboro Historical Society, Maine

Coast Regional Health, the Frenchman Bay Research Boating, the Town

of Gouldsboro (for the town park) and the Schoodic Institute at Acadia

National Park. SCF ended 2017 with over $680,000 in its endowment.

The members of the SCF volunteer Board are Lucille Anderson, Roger

Bowen, Frank Chudnow, Edie Dixon, Mary Dyer, Rick Hauck, Howard

Howard, Megan Moshier, Roberta Parritt, Vicki Rea, Andrew Somes,

Mike Summerer, Paul Tracy, Mary Lou Weaver, and Joe Young.

Rona & John Gandy Barbara & Robert Gibson Debbie & John Gilbert Gail & Dick Gilchrist Jill & Sheldon Goldthwait Katharine Brown & Bronislaw Grala

Jennifer Rotz & Jeff Grant Janis & Walter Guyette Elaine & Bill Hale Valerie & Bob Whitmer- Hammond Joyce & Russ Hansen

Anna & Stephen Harris lucille Anderson Anonymous Peggy & Don Ashmall Rosemary Babcock David Bass & Ken Bahm

Patti & Jon Bailey

Bar Harbor Bank and Trust Cathy & Jack Barron Linda Barron Shelly & Will Barron Pearl & Roger Barto Ann & Dick Barton Barbara Bateman Kate Gribbel & William

Beautyman Margaret & John Bennett Nancy Hill & Allan Benson Julia & Mark Berry Barbara & Paul Bianchi Celina & Bret Binns Becky & Bill Birely Barbara & Roger Bowen

Nancy Schieffelin & Carl Brauer Hope & Bob Buckner

Cynthia & William Burmeister Mr. & Mrs. David Burr Pat & Joe Cahill Barbara & P.M. Campbell Bob Travers & Barry Canner Derinda & David Carpenter

Deb & David Cerundolo

Becky & George Chipman Peggy & Mert Chipman Marian Christie Sarah & Jesse Christensen Margie Patlak & Frank Chudnow Carole Cirincione Cathy & Vincent Clark Pat & Jim Close Marjorie & Peter Clifford

Elizabeth & Andrew Comcowich Doris Combs Allen Cook Sherri Cox Angela & David Crispi Sandy & Wil Cron Peg Cruikshank Mr. & Mrs. Alexander David

Charles Davis Marilyn & Walter Dickhaut Edith Dixon

Mary Jane Dodson Kerry & Brian Eaton Jennifer Stucker & John Eck Josh Edgerly Lea Edwards Marilyn & David Ellwood

Edward Evelyn Georgette & Mike Faulkingham Margaret Fox

Don Harward Susan Bruce and Rick Hauck Donna & Michael Healy

Katherine & Neil Heidinger Alexandra & Webb Heidinger Rob Hilbrink Jennifer Holden Janice & Wally Hall Nancy & Jay Horschak Skiles & Howard Howard Jean & Paul Humez Karen & Mazouz Hussein Marian & Kenton Ide Gay Lyn & Mel Jackson Chantel & Michael Jennings Elyce & Paul Jennings Lorraine Johnson Alison & Eric Johnson Kay & Phil Jordan Bonnie & Chubba Kane Mercedes Karabec Jane & Dan Keegan Barbara & Ken Kelly Diana Knowles Diane Ellaborn & Dean Kotula Jane & Jerry Kron Marie & Herb Kunkle

Karen Luckenbaugh & David Landis Daniel Lang

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Chuck Steinecke Barbara & Paul Stewart Linda & Andrew Straz Steinke/Caruso Dental Care Ilene & Cal Stinson Orice & Charlie Stinson Bob Strohmeyer Nancy & David Sugarman Pat & Mike Summerer Sunset Family Trust Curtis Swope Lynell & Kent Syler Jean Symonds Sue & Rick Talbot Constance & Henry Tencati Gretchen & Tom Tietenberg Melissa & Paul Tracy Bill Van Horn Mary & Pierre Vauthy Kathy & Craig Wayman Ann Weaver Jackie Weaver Mary Lou Weaver Inez & Pat Weaver Betty & Bill Weidner Susan & Bob Weiss Truth Whitten Joanne & Charles Wiggins Karen & David Wilcock Joann & Sam Williams Roberta Williams Winter Harbor Co-op Jean & Allen Workman Janet & Bruce Yasgur Karen & Joe Young Debra & Leonard Young Tracy Young Barbara Zucker

Mary Clay & Bob Lee Carol Widden & John Leonard Susan Burke & Bill Leonardi Lawrence Libby James Lilly Marcie & Eric Lister Jane & Kelly Littlefield Sandra & Jim Long John Lord Rita & Herbie Lowell Kathy & Dave Lundquist Vicki Lutz Christopher Lyons Suzanne Bush & Bruce Malkin Cherrie & Scott Markwood Howard Marshall Debra & Wayne Martin Pat & Bob Matey Marge Mazzei Ann & Pat McGowan Roberta Parritt & George McLaughlin Annetje Meyer Donna Moll Megan & Glenn Moshier Kim & Don Moulton Betsy & Steve Myers Suzanne & Ted Murphy Annette Nash Kathy & Alan Nauss Mary & Larry Newman Barbara & Jim Nichols Deb & Ken O’Brien Helen Chen & Keith Ohmart Anne & Fred Osborn Ethel & Ozzie Ossolinski Marcia & Al Paschkis Phyllis & Larry Peterson Elin & David Poneman Louise Shipman Anne & Dave Sleeper Shirlee & Tim Smith Lysa Szarka & Andrew Somes Nina & Joe Sommer Margo Klass & Frank Soos Robert Steffel

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Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park

PO Box 277 • Winter Harbor, ME. 04693 207.288.1310

Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park supports science literacy and environmental stewardship initiatives throughout the Park and the region, and partners with the National Park Service to manage the Schoodic Education and Research Center campus.

Scientists, educators, and citizen scientists of all ages collaborate on the ambitious vision of a better understanding of the biodiversity and resources of all of Acadia National Park and its region. Resource managers at Acadia National Park apply research to manage Acadia’s ecosystems and rehabilitate landscapes to improve their resiliency in the face of challenging environmental changes.

In 2017 the Institute initiated a new project that connects middle and high school students to local shellfish committees to help towns collect the data they need to manage clams. Resource management decisions about clams are highly local, varying from one cove to another. Steuben and Gouldsboro have emerged as innovators in managing their clam flats, but like many other communities need help collecting the data required to make good decisions.

Schoodic Institute is linking schools to towns, providing students with authentic science learning opportunities and a closer connection to the places where they live. During this first year, protocols were developed to collect data about clam settlement, growth, and predation, curriculum support for schools, and partnerships that enable the Institute to expand this work to other towns and schools.

The Schoodic Institute is also studying phenology, the timing of plant and animal life cycle events. Millions of songbirds migrate south every fall along the northeast coastline. In 2017 Schoodic Institute formed a partnership with Acadia National Park, Blue Hill Heritage Trust, Downeast Lakes Land Trust, Fields Pond Audubon Center, Island Heritage Trust, and Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge to create the Schoodic Phenology Trail. Observations are now taken with the help of volunteers throughout the network. This project helps to answer the question of whether the changing climate creates a mismatch between fall migrating birds and their food sources. Partnerships like this are critical to understanding the health of our landscapes, and allow Schoodic Institute to engage a wide range of community members throughout our region.

Our work is made possible by many partners and supporters, and we encourage public engagement and feedback. To learn more about research or community citizen science programs please visit our website at www.SchoodicInstitute.org. You can subscribe to our email newsletter for event updates and news, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Thank you for your support!

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ACADIAN COMMUNITY WOMAN’S CLUB The Acadian Community Woman’s club is comprised of roughly thirty women from Winter

Harbor and Gouldsboro. We welcome women of all ages and have built a strong, competent,

enthusiastic, generous and ambitious organization. We continue efforts to support a robust

Community Aid fund helping local residents who need financial support in one way or another.

Our major fundraiser for community aid is our annual Chili Supper, always the first Thursday of

December at the Masonic Lodge in Winter Harbor. Of course anyone can donate to this cause

at any time!

For many years we have hosted Mom’s on the Run, a 5k road race in Prospect Harbor on

Mother’s Day. Funds from this, our two summer pie sales (first Saturdays of July and August) as

well as returnable can and bottle collection, support our summer camp scholarship. Last year

we sent six local children to summer camp!! Funds raised also support our college scholarships

and we are excited to announce that we recently agreed to double our scholarships, and in

2018 will award two $1000.00 college scholarships to anyone from Winter Harbor or

Gouldsboro attending college; applications can be found in the guidance office at Sumner High

School.

In addition to the biggies above we also maintain the flower planters by the post office in

Winter Harbor as well as the Ann Joy Memorial Garden on Harbor Road in Winter Harbor and

we contributed to the granite planter surrounding the sign at the Peninsula School. We

organize and host the annual Memorial Day observance in Winter Harbor. We also support one

Sumner sophomore who is selected to attend the Maine Youth Leadership Conference in

Portland each year. This year we agreed to support two Sumner juniors to attend Girls State.

We will work with Sumner to build some interest and enthusiasm surrounding this worthwhile

program. In recent years we have also sent donations to the Emmaus Shelter, Good Shepherd

Food Pantry and Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center. We continue to seek new ideas and

projects and we invite you to join us in our efforts. This is truly a remarkable group of women,

we are doing our part and we appreciate your help!

Respectfully Submitted,

-Megan Alley Moshier, Co President

-Sarah Alley Christensen, Co President

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Cemetery Master Data Base 2017

NAME AD MIN CEMETERY EST PRINCIPAL BAL 4/30/18 INCOME Cemetery Trusts Location 4/30/18

BEECH HILL

Sargent, Epps H, Trust Beech Hill-"Our 1942 $100,00 $ 100,00 $054 Sargent, Simpson (by Ralph Allan) Trust Beech Hill-"Our 1982 $300,00 $316,25 $L70 Total $400,()() $416,25 $2,24

BIRCH HARBOR

Bishop, Allison & Corinne Trust Birch Harbor 2015 $500,00 $500,00 $2,69 Cole, Arthur & Aida Trust Birch Harbor 1990 $500,00 $500,00 $2,69 Crane, Henry E, Trust Birch Harbor 1971 $500,00 $635,97 $3A2 Davis, Lilla, C, Trust Birch Harbor 1950 $100,00 $126,88 $0,68 Forsmark, Olof Trust Birch Harbor 1995 $250,00 $26L55 $!AO Getchell, Harold & Avis Trust Birch Harbor 1990 $200,00 $200,00 $L07 Hancock, Florence J, Trust Birch Harbor 1976 $300,00 $380,84 $2,04 Joy, Carlton & Emma Trust Birch Harbor 1990 $150,00 $150,00 $0,81 Joy, Maxwell & Vanita Trust Birch Harbor 1990 $150,00 $150,00 $0,81

Kane, John & Amanda Trust Birch Harbor 1974 $100,00 $127,03 $0,68 Lewis, Ray Trust Birch Harbor 1990 $100,()0 $100,00 $054 McKay, Zelma Trust Birch Harbor 1990 $500,00 $500,00 $2,69

Nash, Frelon & Avis Trust Birch Harbor 1995 $100,00 $100,00 $054 Sargent, Grace Trust Birch Harbor 1990 $300,00 $300,00 $1,61

Stanley, Gordon Trust Birch Harbor 1993 $100,00 $100,00 $054 Stanley, Roy & Mabel Trust Birch Harbor 1995 $100,00 $100,00 $054 Stevens, Emma Rice Trust Birch Harbor 1997 $100,00 $100,00 $054 Stricker, Esther Trust Birch Harbor 1990 $200,00 $200,00 $L07 Total $4,250,00 $4,532,27 $24,36

COREA

Bridges, Elisha W, Trust Corea Cemetery 1931 $100,00 $120,63 $0,64

Bridges, Erwin & Mary Trust Corea Cemetery 2010 $50,00 $50,00 $0,26 Clark, Arthur Trust Corea Ce1netcry 1985 $200,00 $246,78 $L32 Conley, Louis & Norma Trust Corea Cemetery 1981 $300,00 $439,67 $2,36 Crowley, Emma Trust Corea Cemetery 1946 $200,00 $278,03 $L49 Crowley, Ephriam & Harvard E Trust Corea Cemetery 2010 $200,00 $200,00 $L07 Cro\vley, Florence & Marena Trust Corea Cemetery 1969 $200,00 $254,21 $L36 Crowley, Monroe E, Trust Corea Cemetery 2010 $200,00 $200,00 $L07 Ginn, Bessie B, Trust Corea Cc1nctery 1958 $687,54 $897,47 $4,82

Lutes, Thomas Q, & Ellen A, Trust Corea Cemetery 2013 $200,00 $200,00 $L07 Ray, Robert & Kathleen Trust Corea Cemetery 2006 $200,00 $200,00 $L07 Scofield, Roy & Hattie Trust Corea Cemetery 1999 $100,00 $100,00 $0,54 Urquhart, Derwood Trust Corea Cemetery 2000 $200,00 $100,00 $054 Urquhart, Howard & Eleanor Trust Corea Cemetery 1999 $200,00 $200,00 $L07 Wasgatt, Harry & Katie Trust Corea Ccn1ctery 1974 $200,00 $399,24 $2,14

Woodward, Helen Crowley Trust Corea Cemetery 2009 $1,000,00 $1,000,00 $5,38

Young, Elisha Trust Corea Cemetery 1967 $100,00 $122,42 $0,65

Total $4,337,54 $5,008,45 $26,85

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Cemetery Master Data Base 2017

NAME AD MIN CEMETERY EST PRINCIPAL BAL 4/30/18 IN CO.ME OLD MAIDS HILL

Libby, Joseph (great-grandfather) Trust Old Maids Hill 1972 $60.00 $117.68 $0.63

Libby, Samucl(grcat-grcat- Trust Old Maids Hill 1972 $60.00 $117.68 $0.63

Total $120.00 $235.36 $1.26

PROSPECT HARBOR

Alley, Erastus, Viola & Roger Trust Propscct Harbor 1990 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Backman, Fulton & Ethyl Trust Propscct Harbor 1993 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54 Bickford, Fred Trust Propsect Harbor 1996 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Bridges, Elisha Trust Propsect Harbor 1963 $200.00 $200.00 $1.07

Bryant, Carl Trust Propsect Harbor 1982 $300.00 $300.00 $1.61

Cole & Noonan Trust Propsccl Harbor 1966 $200.00 $200.00 $1.07

Cole, Ellery & Guy Trust Propsect Harbor 1964 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Cole, James Woodbury Trust Propsect Harbor 1963 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Dcascy, Daniel Trust Propsecl Harbor 1970 $200.00 $200.00 $1.07

Dodge, Nellie C. Trust Propsect Harbor 1945 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Farley, Irving Trust Propscct Harbor 1977 $200.00 $200.00 $1.07

Hamilton, Alfred M. Trust Propsect Harbor 1927 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Handy, Joseph Trust Propsect Harbor 1970 $200.00 $200.00 $1.07

Hinckley & Sprague Lots Trust Propsect Harbor 1969 $100.00 $199.50 $1.07

Jordan, Angie Trust Propsect Harbor 2003 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Jordan, Lawrence, Jr. Trust Propsect Harbor 1983 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Larabee, Dr. Charles C. & Fay F. Trust Propsect Harbor 1938 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Libby, Daniel (son) Trust Propsect Harbor 1972 $60.00 $60.00 $0.32

Merriam, Ann Van Ness Trusl Propsect Harbor 1968 $150.00 $150.00 $0.81

Moore, Byron M. Trust Propsect Harbor 1958 $200.00 $200.00 $1.07

Moore, Gilbert L. Trust Propscct Harbor 1978 $150.00 $150.00 $0.81

Moore, San1ual Oscar Trust Propscct Harbor 1961 $500.00 $500.00 $2.69

Noonan, John Trust Propscct Harbor 1977 $200.00 $200.00 $1.07

Peters, Carl Trust Propsect Harbor 1964 $50.00 $50.00 $0.26

Phalen, Charlotte Robertson Trust Propsect Harbor 1968 $150.00 $150.00 $0.81

Ray, Justice Trust Propsecl Harbor 1974 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Robinson, Ezra Trust Propscct Harbor 1970 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Seavey, Fred M. & Galen Trust Propsect Harbor 1941 $400.00 $400.00 $2.15

Seavey, William Trust Propsect Harbor 1981 $200.00 $200.00 $1.07

Sewall, Jane Trust Propsect Harbor 1966 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Stinsoo, Calvin L., Sr. Trust Propsect Harbor 1958 $200.00 $200.00 $1.07

Strout, Arthur L. Trust Propscct Harbor 1948 $151.25 $151.25 $0.81

Sullivan, Eugene Trust Propsect Harbor 1992 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Sullivan, Ruth Arline Trust Propscct Harbor 1992 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Tracy, Alden, Sr. & Annie Trust Propscct Harbor 1992 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Tracy, Alden & Pamela Trust Propsect Harbor 2005 $200.00 $200.00 $1.07

Tracy, Calvin & Sarah Trust Propsect Harbor 1992 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Tracy, Issac & Edith Trust Propsect Harbor 1992 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

Tracy, Marcellus & Emma Trust Propsect Harbor 1992 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54

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Cemetery Master Data Base 2017

NAME AD MIN CEMETERY EST PRINCIPAL BAL 4/30/18 INCOME Urquhart, Howard & Ida Trust Propsect Harbor 1999 $100,00 $100,00 $0.54 Wass, Alfred Trust Props~cl Harbor 1967 $150,00 $150,00 $0.81 Whitaker, Iva Trust Propsccl Harbor 1968 $150.00 $150.00 $0,81 Total $6,311,25 $6,410,75 $34,46 SOUTH GOULDSBORO Bullard, Sophronia Trust South Gouldsboro 1947 $200.00 $200.00 $L07 Bunker, James M. Trust South Gouldsboro 1946 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54 Bunker, James W ., Leonora & Family Trust South Gouldsboro 1930 $300.00 $300.00 $1.61 Bunker, Uriah & Hannah Trust South Gouldsboro 1956 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54 Colwell & Bickford Trust South Gouldsboro 1987 $400.00 $400.00 $2,15 Hanna, George & Florence & family Trust South Gouldsboro 1990 $250.00 $250.00 $L34 Hooper & Daley Lots Trust South Gouldsboro 1974 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54 Johnson, Gussie (Hanna Trust) Trust South Gouldsboro 1990 $250.00 $250.00 $1.34 Colwell, Carrie Trust South Gouldsboro 1993 $420.00 $420.00 $2.25

Total $2,120.00 $2,120.00 $11,38

LAKEVIEW Chick, Calvin & Etta Trust W. Gouldsboro- 1931 $100.00 $120.63 $0.64 Soderholtz, Eric, E. Trust W. Gouldsboro- 1961 $500.00 $635.72 $3.42 Tracy, Clarrissa Trust W. Gouldsboro- 2012 $880.00 $880.00 $4.73 Young, John, Jr. & Vida Trust W. Gouldsboro- 1974 $100.00 $127.07 $0.68 Total $1,580.00 $1,763.42 $9.47

WEST BAY Batson, Alton A. Trust West Bay Cemetery 1994 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54 Buckley, Robert Trust West Bay Cemetery 1985 $100.00 $123.29 $0.66 Coffin, Leigh & Gladys Trust West Bay Cemetery 1968 $100.00 $131.52 $0.70 Dow, Frederick C. Trust West Bay Cemetery 1998 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54 Dow, Marcia G. Trust West Bay Cemetery 1998 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54 Duniver, Franklin Trust West Bay Cemetery 1983 $200.00 $263.35 $1.41 Duniver, Thomas Trust West Bay Cemetery 1985 $200.00 $246.78 $1.32 Guptill, Curtis Trust West Bay Cemetery 1948 $100.00 $113.58 $0.61 Guptill, Hayden C. Trust West Bay Cemetery 1951 $100.00 $113.58 $0.61 Guptill, Philip W. Trust West Bay Cemetery 1983 $100.00 $127.00 $0.68 Haycock, Guy Trust West Bay Cemetery 2009 $500.00 $500.00 $2.69 Libby, Daniel (grandfather) Trust West Bay Cemetery 1972 $60.00 $112.25 $0.60 Libby, Samuel W. (father) Trust West Bay Cemetery 1972 $60.00 $112.25 $0.60 Lounder, Pamela R. Trust West Bay Cemetery 2007 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54 Nc\vman, Iris Trust West Bay Cemetery 1969 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54 Rolfe, Abbie Trust West Bay Cemetery 1997 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54 Rolfe, Carlton Trust West Bay Cemetery 1997 $100.00 $100.00 $0.54 Spurling, Allan, Lcvercna & Walter Trust West Bay Cemetery 1959 $300.00 $502.67 $2.70 Spurling, Marcia Trust West Bay Cemetery 2006 $200.00 $200.00 $1.07 Tracy, Howard Trust West Bay Cemetery 1983 $300.00 $385.82 $2.07 Tracy, Willard L. & Abbie Trust West Bay Cemetery 1951 $500.00 $694.05 $3.73

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Cemetery Master Data Base 2017

NAME AD MIN CEMETERY EST PRINCIPAL BAL4/30/18 INCOME Tuttle, Allan Trust West Bay Cemetery 1985 $200.00 $246.78 $1.32

Whitaker, Amanda Trust West Bay Cemetery 1939 $100.00 $113.58 $0.61

Whitaker, John & Gertrude Trust West Bay Cemetery 1990 $1 ,000.00 $1,000.00 $5.38

Whitaker, Millard & Orrin Trust West Bay Cemetery 1990 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $5.38

Young, Bertha & Elisha, Sr. Trust West Bay Cemetery 1988 $300.00 $348.21 $1.87

Young, Henrietta Trust West Bay Cemetery 1988 $200.00 $200.00 $1.07

Young, John S., Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Trust West Bay Cemetery 1954 $100.00 $246.61 $1.32

Young, Theodore, Nellie & Family Trust West Bay Cemetery 1978 $5,000.00 $5,304.32 $28.53

Young, Tracy & Frances Trust West Bay Cemetery 2013 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $53.80

Total $21,420.00 $22,785.64 $122.51

GRAND TOTAL $40,538.79 $43,272.14 $232.53

Non-Distributed Trust Funds Ministerial & School Fund Trust 1940 $285.00 $581.78 $3.13 Young, Henry G. Trust Gouldsboro-H. Young 1953 $200.00 $453.81 $2.45

Rosebrook, Cecil & Linley Trust Gouldsboro-Hillcrest 1969 $300.00 $504.42 $2.72

Rollins, Beulah BJ/Bunker family lots Trust S. Gouldsboro-Bunker 1977 $1 ,000.00 $2,110.62 $11.36

Wood Family Trust W. Gouldsboro-Wood 1978 $4,000.00 $9,288.45 $49.97

GRAND TOTAL $5,785.00 $12,939.08 $69.63

PAUL R. LEPAGE

GOVERNOR

S T A T E O F M A I N E

O F F I C E O F T H E G O V E R N O R

1 S T A T E H O U S E S T A T I O N A U G U S T A , M A I N E

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Dear Citizens of Gouldsboro: For the past seven years as your Governor, my priority has been to make Maine—our people—prosper. Helping you keep more money in your wallet by reducing taxes has been part of that mission. Too many Maine families are facing skyrocketing property taxes that strain household budgets. Our elderly on fixed incomes are particularly vulnerable to these increases. School budgets are often blamed for annual increases in property taxes. But there’s another reason. A tremendous amount of land and property value has been taken off the tax rolls, leaving homeowners to pick up the tab. As of 2016, towns and cities owned land and buildings valued at nearly $5.5 billion statewide. Large and wealthy non-profits, such as hospitals and colleges, often escape paying property taxes on their vast real estate holdings—totaling more than $5.1 billion statewide. In Maine, nearly 2.5 million acres of land have been set aside for conservation by the federal and state governments and non-profit organizations, including land trusts. Municipalities are losing out on property taxes on an estimated $2 billion in land that has been either removed from the tax rolls or prohibited from development—shifting the cost of municipal services to local homeowners through higher property taxes. It’s time to recognize the results of taking property off the tax rolls and identify solutions to reduce the burden on our homeowners. My administration’s proposals have been met with staunch resistance. In 1993, about 35,800 acres of land were documented as land-trust owned. That number has increased by an astonishing 1,270 percent. Land trusts now control over 490,000 acres with an estimated value of $403 million. We must restore the balance. We will be working this session to ensure all land owners are contributing to the local tax base. It’s time for them to pay their fair share. I encourage you to ask your local officials how much land in your municipality has been taken off the tax rolls, as well as how much in tax revenue that land would have been contributing today to offset your property taxes. If ever I can be of assistance to you or if you have any questions or suggestions, I encourage you to contact my office by calling 287-3531 or by visiting our website at www.maine.gov/governor. Sincerely,

Paul R. LePage Governor

PHONE: (207) 287-3531 (Voice) 888-577-6690 (TTY) FAX: (207) 287-1034

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It is an honor to represent Maine in the United States Senate. I am grateful for the trust the people of our State have placed in me and welcome this opportunity to share some key accomplishments from this past year.

Maine has the oldest average age in the nation. As Chainnan of the Senate Aging Committee, my top three priorities for the Committee are fighting fraud and financial abuse directed at our nation's seniors, increasing investments in biomedical research, and improving retirement security. Following the Committee's investigation into skyrocketing prescription drug costs, I authored bipartisan legislation to foster generic competition, which was signed into law. The Aging Committee's toll-free hotline (1-855-303-9470) makes it easier for seniors to report suspected fraud and receive assistance. To support the 40 million family caregivers in the United States, I am proud to have authored the RAISE Family Caregivers Act to create a coordinated strategy to support family members who make countless personal and financial sacrifices to care for their loved ones.

The opioid crisis touches families and communities across our state. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I fought for significant increases in funding to support community, law-enforcement, and public health efforts. In April, the State of Maine was awarded over $2 million to fight this devastating public health crisis. Additionally, I have authored legislation to support grandparents and other extended family members who are raising grandchildren as a result of the nation's opioid epidemic.

Biomedical research has the potential to improve and save lives, and also supports good jobs at research facilities here in Maine. Last year, the Appropriations Committee approved a $2 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health for the third consecutive year. This includes an increase of nearly 30 percent for research on Alzheimer's, our nation's most costly disease. As founder and co-chair of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, I work to raise awareness of the threats posed by diabetes, invest in research, and improve access to treatment options. My bill to establish a national commission of health care experts on diabetes care and prevention was signed into lawin2017.

We ow~ our veterans so much. Last year, I worked to secure the authorization of a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Portland to support the health care of Maine's veterans in the southern part of our state. I also worked to secure funding extensions to help veterans throughout rural Maine receive health care within their communities. I also worked to secure funding for housing vouchers for veterans to reduce veterans' homelessness.

Maine's contributions to our national security stretch from Kittery to Limestone. I successfully advocated for critical funding for projects at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for construction of an additional ship that will likely be built at Bath Iron Works. This funding will strengthen our national security and preserve great jobs in our state.

As chainnan of the Transportation and Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, I worked to increase funding for the TIGER program that has provided Maine with more than $122 million for vital transportation projects. For housing, I worked to provide $160 million to help communities protect children from the hannful effects of lead poisoning.

Growing our economy remains a top priority. I supported the comprehensive tax reform bill because it will help lower- and middle­income families keep more of their hard-earned money; boost the economy; and encourage businesses, both small and large, to grow and create jobs here in Maine and around the country. This legislation contains key provisions I authored that are important to Mainers, including preserving the deduction for state and local taxes, expanding the deduction for medical expenses, and enabling public employees such as firefighters, teachers, and police officers, as well as clergy and employees of nonprofits, to make "catch-up" contributions to their retirement accounts. I led the effort to ensure that the tax cut will not trigger automatic budget cuts to Medicare or any other programs.

A Maine value that always guides me is our unsurpassed work ethic. As of December 2017, I have cast more than 6,500 consecutive votes, continuing my record of never missing a roll-call vote since my Senate service began in 1997.

I appreciate the opportunity to serve Hancock County and Maine in the United States Senate. If ever I can be of assistance to you, please contact my Bangor office at 207-945-0417 or visit my website at www.collins.senate.gov. May 2018 be a good year for you, your family, your community, and our state.

Sincerely,

Susan M. Collins United States Senator

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Richard S. Malaby 52 Cross Road

llancock. M E 04640 Residence: (207) 422-3 146

Business: (207) 422-6806 Fax: (207) 422-3 105 Cell Phone: (207) 266-3 7 1 0

RepRichard.Malaby@llcgislatu re.maine.gov

January 2018

Dear Friends and Neighbors;

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2 ST A T E HOUS E ST A TION

AUGUSTA , MAINE 0433 3 -0002 (207) 287- 1400

TTY: (207) 287-4469

Thank you for the oppo11unity to again serve the people of Gouldsboro in the House of Representatives as your voice in Augusta. It has been my honor to represent District 136 as Maine citizens continue to face many challenges. As I complete my fomth term in the House of Representatives, I look forward to working with fellow legislators across the aisle and with the Governor to find solutions to the long term problems that we face, in hopes of ensuring an effective and efficient government that handles your taxpayer money with the responsibility it demands.

During my eight years in the Maine Legislature, I am most proud of my work for Maine citizens to pay off Maine's hospital debt, enact real welfare-to-work reform, find efficiencies and improve Maine's Health and Human Services programs for our elderly and disabled population, the implementation of three historic income tax cuts, pension and regulatory refmm, and most recently holding the line against new tax increases during the 2018-2019 Biennial State Budget negotiations.

I will continue to sit on the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services into the Second Session of the 1281

h Maine Legislature working hard to rnn an efficient and effective government for the citizens of District 108. If you would like to receive my weekly e-newsletter or if you have any questions or concerns about your state government please send an email to R;chard.Malaby@legislature.maine.gov

Sincerely,

Richard Malaby State Representative

District 136 Gouldsboro, Hancock, Mariaville, Osborn, SoITento, Steuben, Sullivan, Waltham and Winter Harbor, plus the unorganized territories of East Hancock (part) and Fletchers Landing Township

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128th Legislature

Senate of Maine

Senate District 6

Senator Joyce A. Maker 3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0003 (207) 287-1505

Dear Friends and Neighbors:

Annual Report to the Town of Gouldsboro A Message from Senator Joyce Maker

I would like to thank you for the opportunity to represent you in the Maine Senate. It has been an honor to work on your behalf to make our state an even better place to live, work and conduct business.

On August 2, Maine lawmakers finally adjourned for the year, after what proved to be the longest session in recent memory due to a brief government shut down over budgetary disagreements. While no state budget is ever perfect, the end product was a state budget that makes a record investment in our students, supports our communities and will tremendously benefit small businesses and our economy.

Perhaps the most significant action the Legislature took last year, as part of the biennial budget, was the removal of the burdensome, job-killing surtax that was already hurting small businesses, doctors and other professionals that we so critically need. In November 2016, voters sent a clear message that education funding was to be a priority of the 128th Legislature, and we heard that message loud and clear. However, the funding mechanism which was included in the measure – the surtax – presented a serious threat to the state’s economy. This new tax gave Maine the ominous distinction of being the highest-taxed state in the country and primarily impacted small businesses, which are the backbone of our economy, taxing them at a rate that is higher than larger corporations are subject to pay. I am proud to say that after much hard work and negotiating, thanks to our rebounding economy, we were able to support our local schools at a level we have never been able to before – without any additional taxation.

The Homestead Exemption, which provides much-needed property tax relief for homeowners, was also preserved in the budget with an increased exemption of $20,000.

The Legislature also passed a measure to make Maine compliant with the REAL ID Act. As a result of this important new law, the federal government has granted Maine a waiver, meaning that Maine citizens can continue to use their driver’s licenses to board commercial airplanes and access certain federal buildings.

While we accomplished much, there is still a lot of work ahead of us next session. Again, thank you for putting your trust in me to represent you in Augusta. Please feel free to contact me if you need my help in navigating the state bureaucracy. I can be reached at home, 454-2327, in Augusta at 287-1505, or by email at senjoyce.a.maker@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Joyce A. Maker State Senator, District 6

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Town of Gouldsboro 59 Main St. Prospect Harbor, ME 04669 Fellow Mainers, It is a true honor to serve on behalf of the honest and hardworking men and women of our Great State. As your Representative, I am proud that, by working with everyone – Republicans, Democrats, and Independents – we were able to achieve some major victories for Maine in 2017. Creating and protecting jobs has been and remains one of my top priorities in Congress, and this year we had some big successes. Continuing our work from last Congress, I joined forces with Senators Collins and King to fight to ensure the Department of Defense uses American tax dollars to purchase American made products, like the shoes made by the nearly 900 hardworking Mainers at New Balance. Too often in the past, our foreign competitors made these shoes for our troops, but we won the fight this year and now those shoes can be made in the Pine Tree State. This is a huge victory for the 900 hardworking Mainers at New Balance in Skowhegan, Norway, and Norridgewock. In addition, the House of Representatives voted 418 – 1 to pass my bill to help business development and job creation in Old Town, and the House Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously in favor of my bill to help worm and clam harvesters settle boundary disputes with Acadia National Park. These are two more big wins for job creation in Maine, and I will not let up one inch until they become law. Thankfully, this year we stopped the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in its tracks and fought against other unfair trade deals. I testified before the International Trade Commission (ITC) on behalf of Colombia Forest Products in Aroostook County when illegal Chinese products were hurting their business and threatening its 161 workers. I was thrilled the ITC ruled in favor of Mainers and against illegal Chinese manufacturers. Mainers are the hardest working people in the world and we can compete and win against anyone, but the rules must be fair. As a new member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, I created a Veterans Advisory Panel comprised of Maine Veterans from all corners of our Great State. This panel gives Maine Veterans a direct seat at the table and a voice in Washington, D.C. Together, we worked to address malpractice at Togus, resolved numerous late payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to several

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rural Maine hospitals, and settled dozens of Maine Veteran’s disability claims at the VA. Unacceptably, this past year multiple members of Congress committed sexual harassment in the workplace. This is reprehensible behavior and should not be tolerated anywhere. As the lead Republican, I joined Democrats and Republicans to pass a resolution that significantly changes outdated sexual harassment procedures in the House of Representatives. Employees should always feel safe and comfortable in their own workplace, and it is past time Congress resolves this issue. Lastly, I am extremely proud of the services that our Congressional office has been able to provide to help hundreds of Mainers in the past two years. Whether it is a helping a Veteran navigate the bureaucracy at the VA, assisting an elderly Mainer with Medicare issues, or advising a Mainer with a case at the IRS, my office is always available to help. I encourage anyone who is experiencing problems with a government agency, including our Veterans when dealing with the VA, to contact one of my Congressional offices in Maine—Bangor (942-0583), Lewiston (784-0768), Caribou (492-1600)—or visit my website at Poliquin.House.Gov. We have made great progress, but our work is far from over. The Great State of Maine and our Nation face many critical challenges. Please know that I am working hard, every day, to serve you and that I will continue to work here at home and in Washington D.C. for our families, Veterans, elderly Mainers, local small businesses and communities. It is an honor to represent you and our fellow Mainers in Congress. Best wishes,

Bruce Poliquin Maine’s 2nd District Congressman

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ANGUS S. KING, JR. MAINE

133 HART SlNATE OfFICE Buu.Ou"G {202) 224 5344

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Dear Friends,

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January 3, 2018

Representing Maine in the Un ited States Senate is an honor.

COMM1mrs

ARMED SERVICES

BUDGET

ENERGY ANO NATURAL RESOURCES

INTELLIGENCE

RULES ANO ADMINISTRATION

I continue my work on the Senate Armed Services Committee, each year authorizing the funding required to bui ld our military capabi lities and ensuring that our service members are tra ined and equipped to defend our nation. I was pleased to be part of a bipartisan effott to enact a new law to simplify the appeals review process to reduce the backlog our veterans are facing, as well as a new law that provides critical funding to the VA Choice Program, allowing veterans in rural Maine to access services closer to home.

While my committee work is important, working to combat the opioid epidemic is one of my top priorities. Although Congress has made some important strides, much remains to be done to provide additional funding for prevention, treatment and enforcement. I am working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pressure the Drug Enforcement Admin istration to reduce the amount of opioids produced and to thwart the now of fentanyl and other deadly drugs into our country.

I am very optimistic about the integrated, multiagency effort I led with Senator Colli ns to foster innovation and commercialization in Maine's forest economy. Through the Economic Development Assessment Team (EDA T) we are already experiencing increased federal investments that will strengthen our existing forest products industry and help support job creation in rural communities. Initiatives like Cross Laminated Timber, Combined Heat and Power, nanocellulose, 3D printing with biobased materials and other biobased products will mean that Maine's wood-basket will continue to be a major jobs and economic contributor for our future .

Finally, the coming year will continue the work of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence in the ongoing investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election. Our Committee has held seven public hearings and numerous classified sessions, reviewed tens of thousands of pages of documents and conducted hundreds of interviews. I remain focused on the security of our elections and committed to developing strategies to prevent interference by foreign governments in our democracy.

May 2018 be a good year for you, your family, your community and our great State.

AUGUSTA 4 Gabrtol Drive. Suite Fl

Augusta. ME 04330 (207) 622 8292

BANGOR 202 Harlow Street. Suite 20350

Bangor. ME 04401 (207) 945 8000

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PRESQUE ISLE 169 Academy Street. Suite A

Presque Isle. ME 04 769 (207) 764 5124

SCARBOROUGH 383 US Route 1. Suite 1 C Scarborough, ME 04074

(207) 883 1588

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May 31, 2018

Board of Selectmen Town of Gouldsboro, Maine Gouldsboro, Maine

We were engaged by the Town of Gouldsboro, Maine and have audited the financial statements of the Town of Gouldsboro, Maine as of and for the year ended June 30, 2017. The following statements and schedules have been excerpted from the 2017 financial statements, a complete copy of which, including our opinion thereon, will be available for inspection at the Town.

Included herein are:

Balance Sheet - Governmental Funds

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - Governmental Funds

Budgetary Comparison Schedule - Budgetary Basis - Budget and Actual - General Fund

Schedule of Departmental Operations - General Fund

Combining Balance Sheet - Nonmajor Governmental Funds

Combining Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - Nonmajor Governmental Funds

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3 Old Orchard Road, Buxton, Maine 0.\093

Statement C

Statement E

Schedule 1

Schedule A

Schedule B

Schedule C

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STATEMENT C TOWN OF GOULDSBORO, MAINE

BALANCE SHEET- GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS JUNE 30, 2017

Total General Nonmajor Governmental

Fund Funds Funds ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents $ 976,773 $ 587,197 $ 1,563,970 Accounts receivable (net of allowance

for uncollectibles): Taxes 103,358 103,358 Liens 22,989 22,989

Tax acquired property 11,092 11,092 Due from other funds 43,225 32, 170 75,395

Total assets $ 1,157,437 $ 619,367 $ 1,776,804

LIABILITIES: Due to other governments $ 5,738 $ $ 5,738 Payroll and related payables 144 144 Other liabilities 2,140 2,140 Due to other funds 32,170 43,225 75,395

Total liabilities 40,192 43,225 83,417

DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES: Prepaid taxes 3,071 3,071 Deferred revenue 69,526 69,526

Total liabilities 72,597 72,597

FUND BALANCES: Non spendable 11,092 11,092 Restricted 52,402 48,782 101,184 Committed 517,456 517,456 Assigned 150,000 150,000 Unassigned 831,154 9,904 841,058

Total fund balances 1,044,648 576, 142 1,620,790

Total liabilities, deferred inflows of resources and fund balances $ 1,157,437 $ 619,367 $ 1,776,804

See accompanying independent auditors' report and notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENT E TOWN OF GOULDSBORO, MAINE

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017

Total General Non major Governmental

Fund Funds Funds REVENUES

Taxes: Property $ 3,632,800 $ $ 3,632,800 Excise 380,866 380,866

Intergovernmental 120,009 10,525 130,534 Charges for services 84,419 84,419 Investment income 3,969 3,969 Reimbursements 32,746 32,746 Interest/fees on taxes 11,349 11,349 Other income 35,859 182 36,041

Total revenues 4,302,017 10,707 4,312,724

EXPENDITURES Current:

General government 263,977 263,977 Services/committees 75,576 75,576 Town property 45,783 45,783 Public safety 302,224 302,224 Public works 337,411 337,411 Health/sanitation 185,913 185,913 Education 2,793,940 2,793,940 County tax 170,920 170,920 Unclassified 19,290 19,290 Special projects 310,493 310,493 Total expenditures 4, 195,034 310,493 4,505,527

Excess (deficiency) of revenues over (under) expenditures 106,983 (299,786) (192,803)

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers in 169,052 169,052 Transfers (out) (169,052) (169,052)

Total other financing sources (uses) (169,052) 169,052

Net change in fund balances (62,069) (130,734) (192,803)

FUND BALANCES, JULY 1 1,106,717 706,876 1,813,593

FUND BALANCES, JUNE 30 $ 1,044,648 $ 576, 142 $ 1,620,790

See accompanying independent auditors' report and notes lo financial statements.

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SCHEDULE i TOWN OF GOULDSBORO, MAINE

BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE - BUDGETARY BASIS BUDGETANDACTUAL-GENERALFUND

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017

Bud!i!eted Amounts Variance Actual Positive

Original Final Amounts {Negative)

Budgetary Fund Balance, July 1 $ 1,106,717 $ 1,106,717 $ 1,106,717 Resources (Inflows):

Taxes: Property 3,630,913 3,630,913 3,632,800 1,887 Excise 360,000 371,319 380,866 9,547

Intergovernmental: State revenue sharing 34,500 34,500 36,061 1,561 Local road assistance 33,000 33,000 35,652 2,652 Homestead reimbursement 34,020 34,020 30,856 (3,164) MRC dividends 8,000 8,000 8,338 338 Tree growth 7,000 7,000 7,278 278 Veteran's reimbursement 1,500 1,500 1,586 86 Other 238 238

Charges for services 75,200 75,200 84,419 9,219 Investment income 2,500 2,500 3,969 1,469 Reimbursements 32,746 32,746 Interest I fees on taxes 15,000 15,000 11,349 (3,651) Other income 3,300 18,382 35,859 17,477

Amounts Available for Appropriation 5,311,650 5,338,051 5,408,734 70,683

Charges to Appropriation (Outflows): General government 286,463 286,463 263,977 22,486 Services I committees 93,987 93,987 75,576 18,411 Town property 54,075 54,075 45,783 8,292 Public safety 311,047 311,047 302,224 8,823 Public works 335,996 335,996 337,411 (1,415) Health I sanitation 187,795 187,795 185,913 1,882 Education 2,793,940 2,793,940 2,793,940 County tax 170,920 170,920 170,920 Unclassified 4,400 21,372 19,290 2,082 Special projects 6,000 6,000 6,000 Overlay 27,810 27,810 27,810 Transfers 142,500 169,052 169,052

Total Charges to Appropriation 4,414,933 4,458,457 4,364,086 94,371

Budgetary Fund Balance, June 30 $ 896,717 $ 879,594 $ 1,044,648 $ 165,054

Utilization of Fund Balance $ 210,000 $ 227, 123 $ $ 227,123

See accompanying independent auditors' report and notes to financial statements.

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SCHEDULE A TOWN OF GOULDSBORO, MAINE

SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017

Original Budget Final Variance Budget Adjustments Budget Expenditures Positive (Negative)

GENERAL GOVERNMENT Personnel $ 163,761 $ s 163,761 $ 160,811 $ 2,950 Services 14,250 14,250 11.188 3,062 Insurances 64,257 64,257 51,479 12,778 Supplies I equipment 33,495 33,495 30,645 2,850 Utilities 2,700 2,700 2,689 11 Departmental expenses 8,000 8.000 7.165 835

Total 286,463 286,463 263,977 22.486

SERVICES I COMMITTEES Assessing 39,585 39,585 33,096 6,489 Code enforcement 16, 179 16, 179 9,647 6,532 Planning board 2,220 2,220 1,646 574 Shellfish committee 29,753 29,753 25,402 4,351 General assistance 1,000 1,000 1,372 (372) Veteran's 4,000 4,000 3,731 269 Other committees 1.250 1,250 682 568

Total 93,987 93,987 75,576 18,411

TOWN PROPERTY Community center 17,628 17,628 15,076 2,552 Town office 12,683 12,683 9,434 3,249 Jones pond 1, 101 1,101 1,054 47 Fire station 1 2,140 2,140 2,210 (70) Fire station 2 2,755 2.755 2,534 221 Fire station 3 2,580 2,580 2,952 (372) PHWC 3,729 3,729 2,677 1,052 All building 8,000 8,000 7,689 311 All other 3.459 3.459 2.157 1.302

Total 54,075 54,075 45.783 8,292

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PUBLIC SAFETY Police department Fire department Ambulance

Total

PUBLIC WORKS Summer maintenance Winter maintenance Street lights

Total

HEALTH I SANITATION Solid waste I recycling Transferstation

Total

EDUCATION RSU #24

Total

SCHEDULE A (CONTINUED) TOWN OF GOULDSBORO, MAINE

SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017

Original Budget Final Budget Adjustments Budget Expenditures

205, 105 205,105 198,015 90,309 90,309 88,576 15,633 15,633 15,633

311,047 311,047 302,224

90,581 90,581 22,114 239, 120 239,120 309,338

6,295 6,295 5,959 335,996 335,996 337,411

138,005 138,005 131,507 49.790 49.790 54,406

187.795 187,795 185,913

2,793,940 2.793,940 2.793,940 2,793,940 2,793,940 2.793,940

Variance Positive (Negative)

7,090 1,733

8,823

68,467 (70,218)

336 (1.415)

6,498 (4,616) 1,882

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SCHEDULE A (CONTINUED) TOWN OF GOULDSBORO, MAINE

SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017

Original Budget Final Variance Budget Adjustments Budget Expenditures Positive(Negative)

COUNTY TAX 170,920 170,920 170,920

UNCLASSIFIED Scholarship 15,082 15,082 13,000 2,082 Other grants/ designated 1,890 1,890 1,890 Charitable 4,400 4,400 4.400

Total 4.400 16,972 21,372 19,290 2,082

SPECIAL PROJECTS Dorcas library 6,000 6,000 6,000

Tota! 6.000 6,000 6,000

TRANSFERS Paving 100,000 100,000 100,000 Buildings and grouds 5,000 5,000 5,000 Fire equipment 15,000 15,000 15,000 Jones pond 10,000 10,000 10,000 Legal fees 10,000 10,000 10,000 Transfer station 2,000 2,000 2,000 Cemtery 500 500 500 Budgetary transfers 26,552 26,552 26,552

Total 142.500 26,552 169.052 169,052

OVERLAY 27,810 27,810 27,810

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 4,414,933 $ 43,524 $ 4,458,457 $ 4,364,086 $ 94,371

See accompanying independent auditors' report and notes to financial statements.

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SCHEDULE B TOWN OF GOULDSBORO, MAINE

COMBINING BALANCE SHEET- NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS JUNE 30, 2017

Total Special Permanent Nonmajor

Revenue Funds Governmental Funds Funds

ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 530,395 $ 56,802 $ 587,197 Due from other funds 32, 170 32,170

Total assets $ 562,565 $ 56,802 $ 619,367

LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ $ $ Due to other funds 42,870 355 43,225

Total liabilities 42,870 355 43,225

FUND BALANCES Restricted 2,239 46,543 48,782 Committed 517,456 517,456 Assigned 9,904 9,904

Total fund balances 519,695 56,447 576,142

Total liabilities and fund balances $ 562,565 $ 56,802 $ 619,367

See accompanying independent auditors' report and notes to financial statements.

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SCHEDULE C TOWN OF GOULDSBORO, MAINE

COMBINING SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES- NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017

REVENUES

EXPENDITURES

EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers in Transfers (out)

TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES

FUND BALANCES, JULY 1

FUND BALANCES, JUNE 30

Special Revenue

Funds

$ 10,525

310,493

(299,968)

169,052

169,052

(130,916)

650,611

$ 519,695

Total Nonmajor

Permanent Governmental Funds Funds

$ 182 $ 10,707

310,493

182 (299,786)

169,052

169,052

182 (130,734)

56,265 706,876

$ 56,447 $ 576, 142

See accompanying independent auditors' report and notes lo financial statements.

MAINE MODERATORS MANUAL RULES OF PROCEDURE (Revised 1980)

Type of Motion Second Required

Debatable Amendable Majority Vote

Recon- sidered

Other

Adjourn yes no no yes no D

Amend yes yes yes yes yes D

Appeal yes yes no yes yes A

Limit Debate yes no yes 2/3 yes

Voting Method yes no no yes no A

Main Motion yes yes yes yes yes D

Nominations no no no N/A no

Postpone to Time

Certain

yes yes yes yes yes D

Previous Question yes no no 2/3 no D

Recess or Adjourn yes yes yes yes no D

Reconsider yes yes no yes no A, B

Take up Out of Order yes yes no 2/3 no

Withdraw a Motion no no no yes C

Yes- This action is required or permitted. No- This action cannot be taken or is unnecessary. A- This motion may be made when another motion has the floor. B- This motion may only be made by a person who voted on the prevailing side. C- A negative vote only on this motion may be reconsidered. D- See Priority of Motions: Priority of motions is a matter of precedence; in other words, what motions may and may not be made when other questions are before the meeting.

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MAIN MOTION This is the lowest order of precedence and may not be made when any other question is before the house. It yields to all other motions.

• AMENDMENT This is technically a subsidiary motion and must be disposed of before the main motion is taken up for voting purposes.

• POSTPONED TO TIME CERTAIN This motion refers to the subject matter under discussion and not the town meeting itself. It takes precedence over either the main motion or amendment and has the effect of delaying action for a period of time.

• PREVIOUS QUESTION This is a subsidiary question that has the effect of muting debate. When this motion is made it must be voted upon immediately and it is not subject to debate.

• RECESS This is a privileged motion that is always in order even when another subject is before the house. If this motion interrupts an item of business, it must be acted upon immediately. On the other hand, if it is to grant time for meals, for counting ballots or for some other purpose, it is just like any other main motion and is debatable under these circumstances.

• MOTION TO ADJOURN The motion to adjourn is always a privileged motion except when its effect is to permanently dissolve the meeting. Thus, if the motion to adjourn is made before the business of this town meeting has all been transacted and no provision is made for meeting at a later time to finish the business, then this motion loses its priority and becomes debatable. If provision is made to meet at a later time to finish the town meeting business, then the motion retains its privilege and is not debatable and must be voted upon immediately. To prevent the misuse of either one of these motions, the moderator should clearly explain to the voters what the effect of the vote on the motion would be. If the motion to adjourn is made at the end of the transaction of business, it retains its privilege and in its sine die form is not debatable, it is not amendable, and obviously cannot be reconsidered.

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RECORD OF ARTICLES APPROVED TO CONTINUE UNTIL REVOKED

June 21, 1999- Annual Town Meeting ARTICLE 60 – To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen, on behalf of the Town, to take whatever actions are necessary for the Town to become a member of the Maine Municipal Association Property and Casualty Pool Program, including but not limited to the execution of any contract required for such membership and the payment of any required fees or charges. The authority granted herein shall be continued until revoked.

ARTICLE 61 – To see if the Town will vote to appropriate all Boat Excise Taxes to the Harbor Reserve Fund and to continue such practice until specifically revoked. June 19, 2000 – Annual Town Meeting ARTICLE 24 – To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen, on behalf of the Town, to take whatever actions are necessary for the Town to become a member of the Schoodic Area League of Towns (SALT), including but not limited to the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding for such membership and the payment of minor operating costs. The Selectmen recommend a sum no larger than $100 to be taken from the administration account to cover minor operating costs. The authority granted herein shall be continued until revoked.

ARTICLE 44 – To see if the Town will authorize the Tax Collector to accept prepayments of taxes and to vote to pay 0% interest on said payments. The authority granted herein shall be continued until revoked.

ARTICLE 45 – To see if the Town will authorize the Tax Collector to pay interest to any taxpayer who makes an overpayment of taxes, pursuant to 36 M.R.S.A., Section 506-A, at a rate of 8% per annum. The authority granted herein shall be continued until revoked.

ARTICLE 49 – To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell Town-owned equipment when they determine such property to be of no further value to the Town and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to return the funds to the appropriate municipal department. The authority granted herein shall be continued until revoked.

ARTICLE 50 – To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept, on behalf of the Town, unconditional gifts of property and/or donations which they feel are in the Town’s best interest to accept. The authority granted herein shall be continued until revoked.

ARTICLE 51 – To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept donations of money or private, state or federal grants for the purpose of supplementing a specific appropriation already made in order to reduce the Town’s tax assessment or long-term debt. The authority granted herein shall be continued until revoked.

ARTICLE 52 – To see if the Town will vote to have unexpended balances and overdrafts in all accounts at the end of the fiscal year, except those which remain by law or are deemed necessary by the Board of Selectmen, transferred to Unappropriated Surplus. The authority granted herein shall be continued until revoked.

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ARTICLE 53 – To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to accept and expend any miscellaneous revenues received during Fiscal Year 2001 and that such revenues received by each department shall only be expended by that department. The authority granted herein shall be continued until revoked. June 12, 2007 – Annual Town Meeting ARTICLE 18 – To see if the Town will vote to appropriate all unexpended expense funds at the end of the fiscal year (current and future years) from the Fire Department account to the Fire Equipment Reserve. The authority granted herein shall be continued until revoked.

June 8, 2010 – Annual Town Meeting ARTICLE 17 – To see if the Town will vote to appropriate all fees received by the Constable’s Department to the Constable Cruiser Purchase Reserve Fund (current and future years) to be used for purchase and major repair of cruisers.

ARTICLE 18 –To see if the Town will vote to appropriate all unexpended revenues (current and future years) from the Recreation Committee to the Recreation Committee Reserve.

June 14, 2011 - Annual Town Meeting ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate any unexpended funds (current and future years) from the Paving Expense Account to the Paving Reserve.

June 12, 2012-Annual Town Meeting ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will allow the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Treasurer to waive automatic lien foreclosures when it is in the best interest of the Town. The authority granted herein shall be continued until revoked. June 10, 2014 – Annual Town Meeting ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell and/or dispose of any property acquired by tax lien after first offering the property to the previous owners for payment of all back taxes, fees and interest, and , if they decline, advertising by sealed bids of the same or realtor for permanent disposal, and to allow the Selectmen to authorize the Town Treasurer to execute a municipal quitclaim deed for such property and to dsposit the net proceeds over costs and taxes owed from such sale into the Land Purchase Reserve Account. The authority granted herein shall be continued until revoked.

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TOWN OF GOULDSBORO 2018 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT

Hancock County

To: Tyler Dunbar, Constable, Town of Gouldsboro Greetings:

State of Maine

In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the voters of the Town of Gouldsboro in said County of Hancock, qualified by law to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the Gouldsboro Community Center on Route 195, Pond Road, Gouldsboro on Tuesday, the twelfth (12) day of June, A. D. 2018 at Eight O'clock (8:00 AM) in the forenoon, then and there to act on Articles numbered 1 and 2.

You are also to notify and warn said voters to meet at the Peninsula School in Prospect Harbor, Gouldsboro on Wednesday, the thirteenth (13) day of June, A. D. 2018 at Seven o'clock (7:00 PM) in the evening, then and there to act on Articles numbered 3 through 27, all of said Articles being set out below, to wit:

ARTICLE 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting.

ARTICLE 2 .To elect the following Town Officials by secret ballot: Three-Year Term: Two Selectmen

MUNICIPAL BUDGET COMMITTEE ELECTION

ARTICLE 3. To choose the following members of the Budget Committee for the ensuing years:

Three-Year Term: Janet Michaud Three-Year Term: Ray Jones Three-Year Term: One position open

ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $280,007 for the General Administration Department of the municipal budget for the period of July l, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

The Board of Selectmen and Budget Commiuee recommend approval.

ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $101,048 for the Services and Committees Department of the municipal budget for the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

The Board of Selectmen and Budget Commillee recommend approval.

ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $59,129 for the Town Property Department of the municipal budget for the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

The Board of Selectmen and Budget Commiltee recommend approval.

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ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $340,560 for the Public Safety Department of the municipal budget for the period of July l, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

The Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend approval.

ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $590,442 for the Public Works Department of the municipal budget for the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

The Board of Selectmen and Budget Commillee recommend approval.

OTHER MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL WARRANT ARTICLES

ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 for the Legal Reserve.

The audited balance in this account as of June 30,2017, is $6,582. The balance as of April 30, 2018 is S/3, 778. 73

The Board of Selectmen and Budget Commi11ee recommend approval.

ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,500 for the Fire Equipment Reserve.

The audited balance in this account as of June 30,201 7, is 582,646. The balance as of April 30, 2018 is $79,979.07

The Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend approval.

ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 for the Buildings and Grounds Reserve.

The audited balance in this account as of June 30, 2017 is S 18, 788 The balance as of April 30, 2018 is 59596.46

The Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend approval.

ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $80,000 for the Paving Reserve.

The audited balance in this account as of June 30, 2017 is $46,327 The balance as of April 30, 2018 is $19,724.34

The Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend approval.

ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $20,000 for the Jones Pond Reserve.

The audited balance in this account as of June 30, 201 7 is 563, 02 7 The balance as of April 30, 2018is S54,919.33

The Board of Selectmen and Budget Commillee recommend approval.

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ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500 for the Community Cemetery Reserve.

The audited balance in this account as of June 30, 2017 is 5500. 00 The balance as of April 30, 2018 is 5500.22

The Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend approval.

ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a maximum of$150,000 from Undesignated Fund Balance (surplus) to offset taxes, if necessary.

The audited balance as of June 30, 2017 is S The Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend approval.

THIRD PARTY AND OUTSIDE AGENCY WARRANT ARTICLES The following organizations requested contributions from the Town of Gouldsboro for Fiscal Year 2018119: American Red Cross S250, Ellsworth Public library $2754, Emmaus Homeless Shelter $1500, Hospice Volunteers Hancock County SJOOO. Life line Food Pan11y S4000 .. loaves and Fishes Food Pantry $500, WJC Program SJ,560. Yesterday's Children $300 Schoodic Scenic Byway SJOOO, Community Health and Counseling $889, Eastern Area Agency 011 Aging S400, Downeast Community Partners (WHCA and Child & Family Opportunites combines) $9564, Health Equity Alliance SO (any amount) , Downeast Transportation Inc S600, Families First Community Center $1000, Lifelight Foundation S 869. Total amount requested: S26186.Total recommended: $3002.

ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the $3002 for the following organizations:

• the sum of $273 for Community Health and Counseling • the sum of $273 for Downeast Health Services • the sum of $205 for Downeast Transportation LLC • the sum of $205 for Emmaus Homeless Shelter • the sum of $205 for Eastern Agency on Aging • the sum of $409 for Lifeline Food Pantry • the sum of $341 for Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry • the sum of $409 for Downeast Community Partners • the sum of $273 for Lifelight Foundation • the sum of $409 for Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County

The Board of Selectmen and Budget Commiuee recommend approval.

ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will raise general funds to donate to tax-exempt organizations (charities) during the next budget cycle.

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OTHER WARRANT ARTICLES

ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to have the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 taxes due in two installments: 'lz to be due on or before October 31, 2018 and the other 'lz to be due on or before March 31 , 2019 and to have interest charged at the annual rate of 7% on any taxes unpaid after the due dates.

The Board of Selectmen recommends approval.

ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to retain the right to control the harvesting of alewives.

The Board of Selectmen recommends approval.

ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate any snowmobile refunds from the State of Maine to the Airline Riders Snowmobile Club.

The Board of Selectmen recommends approval.

ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to accept donations by the Ray Scholarship Fund for the benefit of Gouldsboro students at Sumner High School.

The Board of Selectmen recommends approval.

ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to approve amendments to the Harbor Ordinance.

The Board of Selectmen recommend approval

ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $20,000 for the Historical Society Roof Project.

The Board of Selectmen and B11dge1 Commillee recommend approval

ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to allow the Board of Selectmen to borrow money temporarily and/or to issue notes under such terms as they deem advisable for the purpose of building a salt/sand shed as required by "Siting and Operations of Road Salt and Sand-salt Storage Areas, 06~096 C. M R. ch. 574 ''and the Maine DEP ..

The Board of Selectmen recommend approval

ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $6,000 for the Dorcas Library.

ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to ban fireworks on all days except July 41h

and December 31 sr, weather permitting per the Fire Chief, and to require that all fireworks cease by 1 O:OOPM on those days.

ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to approve changing the local name of "Columbus Day'· to "Indigenous Peoples Day".

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ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to allocate all proceeds from the sale of transfer station passes to the transfer station reser\'e account. The allocation granted herein shall be continued until reYoked.

The Board q(Selectme11 recommends apprornl.

ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to set the next Town Meeting as the second Tuesday in June 20 I 9. to start at 8:00 AM.

The Registrar of Voters, or Deputy, hereby gives notice that she \rill be in session at the Community Ce111er 011 the Pond Road from 8:00 AA! umi/ 8:00 PM on the day of the election, Tuesday, June 12, 2018.for the purpose ofre,·ising and correcting the list of registered ,·oters.

A FINAL COPYOF THE WARRANT WILL BE POSTED BY JUNE 5 TH

AND BE AVAILABLE AT TOWN MEETING. IT WILL ALSO BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSTIE-www .gouldsborotown.com

PUBLIC WORKS I Summer Road Maintenance 90,065 90,737 90,581 78,881 86,097 Winter Road Maintenance 234,200 238,620 239,120 309,120 278,200 l Street Lights 5,966 6,295 6,295 6,295 6,295 Transfer Station Operations/Disposal 47,340 49,790 49,790 50,700 57,950 Trash Pick-~p 88,000 64,800 64,800 74,000 74,000 Hazardous Waste Disposal 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300 !Trash Dis~os~I 37,000 32,805 32,805 32,805 45,000 Recycling Pick Up 27,800 29,500 29,500 36,000 36,000 Recycling Dues 13,132 0 0 0 0 Other Dues & Licenses 1,050 600 600 600 600 Mandatory Bridge Repair 80,000 0 0 0 0 Recycling Disposal 0 9,000 9,000 5,000 5,000. TOTAL 625,853 523,447 523,791 594,701 590,442

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURES Buildings & Grounds Reserve 5,000 5,000 5000 5,000 10,000 Cruiser Reserve 4,000 0 0 0 0 Fire Equipment Reserve 20,000 15,000 15000 7,500 7,500 Fire Fighter Compensation 0 0 0 0 0

· Fire Station 3 Generator 8,000 0 0 0 0 Fire Station 2 Generator 0 8,000 0 0 0 Furnace Replacement 9,000 0 0 0 0 Jones Pond Cabin Replacement Reserve 10,000 10,000 10,000 0 20,000 Land Purchase Reserve 0 0 0 0 0

I Legal Reserve 0 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 Non Profit Contributions 4,000 4,450 4,400 2,502 3,002

. Paving Reserve 100,000 100,000 100,000 50,000 80,000 Prospect Harbor Sidewalk 0 0 0 0 0 Prospect Harbor Women's Club Repairs 0 0 0 0 0 South Gouldsboro Pier Project 40,000 0 0 0 0 Dorcas Library 0 6,000 6,000 0 0 Community Cemetery Reserve 0 0 500 0 500 Transfer Station Reserve 0 2,000 2,000 0 0 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURES 200,000 160,450 146,900 70,002 126,002

TOTAL MUNICIPAL EXPENSES 1,525,774 1,425,073 1,416,263 1,419,799 1,497,738

ASSESSMENTS Hancock County Tax 158,309 164,987 170,920 176,968 178,728 TOTAL COUNTY ASSESSMENTS 158,309 164,987 170,920 176,968 178,728

SCHOOL TAXES l ' RSU (unofficial at printing) 2,525,500 2,724,863 2,793,938 2,865,021 2,804,279 TOTAL SCHOOL APPROPRIATIONS 2,525,500 2,724,863 2,793,938 2,865,021 2,804,279

t BUDGET TOTAL 4,209,583 4,314,923 4,387,121 4,461,788 4,480,745

DEPARTMENT HISTORY Administration: Decease 3.3%

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Services & Committees: Increase 2.1 % [ Town Property: Increase 1.1 % Public Safety: Increase 8.9% Public Works: Decrease 0.7% Reserves: Increase 82.2% Non Profit Contributions: Increase 19.9% County Taxes: Increase 0.9% RSU 24: Decrease 2.1 % OVERALL BUDGET: INCREASE 0.4%

TOWN OF GOULDSBORO ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

VOTING TUESDAY, JUNE 12TH

AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER

8:00AM – 8:00PM

PHOTO COURTESY OF LARRY PETERSON

OPEN TOWN MEETING

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13TH

AT THE PENINSULA SCHOOL

7:00PM